Archbishop McHale College, The Abbey School or St. Jarlaths College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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Archbishop McHale CollegeRemoveThe Abbey SchoolRemoveSt. Jarlaths CollegeRemove
TownGalway, Co. GalwayTipperary Town, Co. TipperaryTuam, Co. Galway
Students479354762
TypeCommunity college (ETB)Voluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 23 OctNone found yetNone found yet
Boys and girlsMixed (316 boys, 163 girls)BoysMixed (634 boys, 128 girls)
EthosMulti-denominationalCatholicCatholic
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISYesNoNo
Distance from the first school124.4 km600 m
Roll number71390Q65490L68074M
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale CollegeRead on gov.ie for The Abbey SchoolRead on gov.ie for St. Jarlaths College

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