O'Carolan College, Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada or Ardee Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| O'Carolan CollegeRemove | Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaRemove | Ardee Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Nobber, Co. Meath | Árainn Mhór, Co. Donegal | Ardee, Co. Louth |
| Students | 725 | 61 | 1,317 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (416 boys, 309 girls) | Mixed (30 boys, 31 girls) | Mixed (699 boys, 618 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from O'Carolan College | 172.6 km | 13.4 km | |
| Roll number | 71980O | 71244F | 91441T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for O'Carolan College | Read on gov.ie for Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada | 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.