St Fergal's College, Portlaoise College or Coláiste Mhuire?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St Fergal's CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Coláiste MhuireRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Rathdowney, Co. Laois | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Johnstown, Co. Kilkenny |
| Students | 383 | 1,005 | 659 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 18 Dec | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (202 boys, 181 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (378 boys, 281 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from St Fergal's College | 26.8 km | 12.3 km | |
| Roll number | 71520D | 71510A | 70600T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St Fergal's College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Mhuire |
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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.