Portlaoise College, Blackrock College or Mountmellick Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Blackrock CollegeRemove | Mountmellick Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Rock Road, Co. Dublin | Mountmellick, Co. Laois |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,041 | 742 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Boys | Mixed (373 boys, 369 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Inter-denominational |
| 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 | Yes | No | Yes |
| Distance from Portlaoise College | 80.7 km | 9.2 km | |
| Roll number | 71510A | 60030V | 91426A |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Blackrock College | Read on gov.ie for Mountmellick 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.