O'Carolan College, Kilkenny College or Ardee Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| O'Carolan CollegeRemove | Kilkenny CollegeRemove | Ardee Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Nobber, Co. Meath | Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny | Ardee, Co. Louth |
| Students | 725 | 928 | 1,317 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community 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 (416 boys, 309 girls) | Mixed (478 boys, 450 girls) | Mixed (699 boys, 618 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | Yes |
| Distance from O'Carolan College | 132.3 km | 13.4 km | |
| Roll number | 71980O | 61570M | 91441T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for O'Carolan College | Read on gov.ie for Kilkenny College | Read on gov.ie for Ardee Community School |
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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.