Portlaoise College or Monaghan Collegiate School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Monaghan Collegiate SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Monaghan, Co. Monaghan |
| Students | 1,005 | 234 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (108 boys, 126 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No |
| Distance from Portlaoise College | 136.5 km | |
| Roll number | 71510A | 64830E |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Monaghan Collegiate School |
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