Athlone Community College, Desmond College or Moate Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Athlone Community CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Moate Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Athlone, Co. Westmeath | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Moate, Co. Westmeath |
| Students | 1,117 | 539 | 913 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (594 boys, 523 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (441 boys, 472 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | 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 | 131.9 km | 13.3 km | |
| Roll number | 71410T | 71790J | 91501L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Athlone Community College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Moate 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.