Athlone Community College, Bandon Grammar School or Our Lady's Bower?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Athlone Community CollegeRemove | Bandon Grammar SchoolRemove | Our Lady's BowerRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Athlone, Co. Westmeath | Bandon, Co. Cork | Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Students | 1,117 | 712 | 630 |
| 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 | None found yet | Applications close, Wed, 4 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (594 boys, 523 girls) | Mixed (360 boys, 352 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 196.4 km | 300 m | |
| Roll number | 71410T | 62060R | 63210P |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Athlone Community College | Read on gov.ie for Bandon Grammar School | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady's Bower |
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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.