Portlaoise College, Our Lady's Bower or St. Mary's C.B.S.?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Our Lady's BowerRemove | St. Mary's C.B.S.Remove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Athlone, Co. Westmeath | Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
| Students | 1,005 | 630 | 851 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Open night, Tue, 20 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Girls | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from Portlaoise College | 59.2 km | 2.8 km | |
| Roll number | 71510A | 63210P | 63430G |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady's Bower | Read on gov.ie for St. Mary's C.B.S. |
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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.