Colaiste Chiarain, Desmond College or Crescent College Comprehensive?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Colaiste ChiarainRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Crescent College ComprehensiveRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Croom, Co. Limerick | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Limerick, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 821 | 539 | 922 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Comprehensive school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (405 boys, 416 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (481 boys, 441 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from Colaiste Chiarain | 24.4 km | 12.9 km | |
| Roll number | 71840V | 71790J | 81014R |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Chiarain | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Crescent College Comprehensive |
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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.