O'Carolan College, Ballinode College or St Ciaran's Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| O'Carolan CollegeRemove | Ballinode CollegeRemove | St Ciaran's Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Nobber, Co. Meath | Sligo, Co. Sligo | Kells, Co. Meath |
| Students | 725 | 258 | 619 |
| 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 (181 boys, 77 girls) | Mixed (513 boys, 106 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from O'Carolan College | 123.5 km | 13.4 km | |
| Roll number | 71980O | 72360M | 91456J |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for O'Carolan College | Read on gov.ie for Ballinode College | Read on gov.ie for St Ciaran's 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.