Archbishop McHale College, Rockwell College or High Cross College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | Rockwell CollegeRemove | High Cross CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Galway, Co. Galway | Cashel, Co. Tipperary | Tuam, Co. Galway |
| Students | 479 | 455 | 777 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Sun, 8 Nov | Applications close, Fri, 6 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls) | Mixed (297 boys, 158 girls) | Mixed (28 boys, 749 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 133.4 km | 900 m | |
| Roll number | 71390Q | 65300D | 68466G |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College | Read on gov.ie for Rockwell College | Read on gov.ie for High Cross College |
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Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.