Archbishop McHale College, Portlaoise College or Dunmore Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Dunmore Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Galway, Co. Galway | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dunmore, Co. Galway |
| Students | 479 | 1,005 | 367 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (203 boys, 164 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 114.9 km | 13.7 km | |
| Roll number | 71390Q | 71510A | 91414Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Dunmore Community School |
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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.