Athlone Community College, Portlaoise College or Our Lady's Bower?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Athlone Community CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Our Lady's BowerRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Athlone, Co. Westmeath | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Students | 1,117 | 1,005 | 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, Thu, 22 Oct | Open night, Tue, 20 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (594 boys, 523 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 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 | 59.3 km | 300 m | |
| Roll number | 71410T | 71510A | 63210P |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Athlone Community College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise 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.