Archbishop McHale College, Villiers Secondary School or St. Jarlaths College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
Archbishop McHale CollegeRemoveVilliers Secondary SchoolRemoveSt. Jarlaths CollegeRemove
TownGalway, Co. GalwayLimerick, Co. LimerickTuam, Co. Galway
Students479508762
TypeCommunity college (ETB)Voluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 23 OctApplications close, Mon, 11 JanNone found yet
Boys and girlsMixed (316 boys, 163 girls)Mixed (222 boys, 286 girls)Mixed (634 boys, 128 girls)
EthosMulti-denominationalChurch of IrelandCatholic
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISYesNoNo
Distance from the first school95.3 km600 m
Roll number71390Q64310B68074M
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale CollegeRead on gov.ie for Villiers Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for St. Jarlaths College

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