O'Carolan College, Ballymakenny College or Coláiste Dún an Rí?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| O'Carolan CollegeRemove | Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Coláiste Dún an RíRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Nobber, Co. Meath | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Kingscourt, Co. Cavan |
| Students | 725 | 998 | 663 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (416 boys, 309 girls) | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (334 boys, 329 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from O'Carolan College | 27.8 km | 11.0 km | |
| Roll number | 71980O | 91573N | 76313A |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for O'Carolan College | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny 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.