O'Carolan College, St Columba's College or Coláiste Dún an Rí?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| O'Carolan CollegeRemove | St Columba's CollegeRemove | Coláiste Dún an RíRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Nobber, Co. Meath | Dublin 16, Co. Dublin | Kingscourt, Co. Cavan |
| Students | 725 | 357 | 663 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (416 boys, 309 girls) | Mixed (197 boys, 160 girls) | Mixed (334 boys, 329 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from O'Carolan College | 68.8 km | 11.0 km | |
| Roll number | 71980O | 60320H | 76313A |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for O'Carolan College | Read on gov.ie for St Columba's College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Dún an Rí |
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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.