St Fergal's College, Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) or Our Ladys Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St Fergal's CollegeRemove | Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | Our Ladys Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Rathdowney, Co. Laois | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick | Templemore, Co. Tipperary |
| Students | 383 | 537 | 646 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 18 Dec | None found yet | Open day, Sat, 7 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (202 boys, 181 girls) | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) | Mixed (333 boys, 313 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational | 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 | 98.9 km | 18.2 km | |
| Roll number | 71520D | 76061W | 65440T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St Fergal's College | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) | 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.