Portlaoise College, Mercy Secondary School or Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Ballymahon, Co. Longford | Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
| Students | 1,005 | 759 | 506 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (360 boys, 399 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from Portlaoise College | 66.4 km | 1.0 km | |
| Roll number | 71510A | 63710M | 76474B |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Mercy Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) |
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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.