Athlone Community College, Finn Valley College or Our Lady's Bower?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Athlone Community CollegeRemove | Finn Valley CollegeRemove | Our Lady's BowerRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Athlone, Co. Westmeath | Lifford, Co. Donegal | Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Students | 1,117 | 424 | 630 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Tue, 24 Nov | Applications close, Wed, 4 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (594 boys, 523 girls) | Mixed (224 boys, 200 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 154.2 km | 300 m | |
| Roll number | 71410T | 71240U | 63210P |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Athlone Community College | Read on gov.ie for Finn Valley College | 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.