Portlaoise College or Colaiste Chiarain?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Colaiste ChiarainRemove | |
|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Croom, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 1,005 | 821 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (405 boys, 416 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from Portlaoise College | 109.8 km | |
| Roll number | 71510A | 71840V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Chiarain |
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