St Fergal's College, Coláiste Chiaráin or Our Ladys Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St Fergal's CollegeRemove | Coláiste ChiaráinRemove | Our Ladys Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Rathdowney, Co. Laois | Athlone, Co. Roscommon | Templemore, Co. Tipperary |
| Students | 383 | 1,040 | 646 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 18 Dec | Applications close, Mon, 2 Nov | Open day, Sat, 7 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (202 boys, 181 girls) | Mixed (540 boys, 500 girls) | Mixed (333 boys, 313 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from St Fergal's College | 67.5 km | 18.2 km | |
| Roll number | 71520D | 68325L | 65440T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St Fergal's College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Chiaráin | Read on gov.ie for Our Ladys Secondary School |
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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.