Ballymahon Vocational School, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or St. Mel's College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballymahon Vocational SchoolRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | St. Mel's CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Ballymahon, Co. Longford | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Longford, Co. Longford |
| Students | 391 | 506 | 603 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (231 boys, 160 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 67.2 km | 17.9 km | |
| Roll number | 71690F | 76474B | 63750B |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballymahon Vocational School | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for St. Mel's College |
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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.