Archbishop McHale College, Ballymakenny College or Presentation College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Presentation CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Galway, Co. Galway | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Headford, Co. Galway |
| Students | 479 | 998 | 857 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Mon, 16 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls) | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (458 boys, 399 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 166.9 km | 18.2 km | |
| Roll number | 71390Q | 91573N | 63040Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Presentation 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.