Desmond College, Kilkenny College or Scoil Mhuire & Íde?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Desmond CollegeRemove | Kilkenny CollegeRemove | Scoil Mhuire & ÍdeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 539 | 928 | 754 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (478 boys, 450 girls) | Mixed (382 boys, 372 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland | Catholic |
| Taught through | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from Desmond College | 124.4 km | 1.2 km | |
| Roll number | 71790J | 61570M | 64170L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Kilkenny College | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Mhuire & Íde |
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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.