Portlaoise College or St Mac Dara's Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Portlaoise CollegeRemove | St Mac Dara's Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 1,005 | 915 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (463 boys, 452 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 | 71.9 km | |
| Roll number | 71510A | 70260V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for St Mac Dara's Community College |
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