Colaiste Mhuire, Portlaoise College or Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Colaiste MhuireRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Askeaton, Co. Limerick | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 268 | 1,005 | 537 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (141 boys, 127 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Colaiste Mhuire | 121.5 km | 9.2 km | |
| Roll number | 71700F | 71510A | 76061W |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Mhuire | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community 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.