Ballymahon Vocational School, Portlaoise College or Mercy Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballymahon Vocational SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Ballymahon, Co. Longford | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Ballymahon, Co. Longford |
| Students | 391 | 1,005 | 759 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (231 boys, 160 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (360 boys, 399 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 66.7 km | 500 m | |
| Roll number | 71690F | 71510A | 63710M |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballymahon Vocational School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Mercy 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.