Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn, Desmond College or Athboy Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste Pobail Rath CairnRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Athboy Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Áth Buí, Co. Meath | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Athboy, Co. Meath |
| Students | 140 | 539 | 681 |
| 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 (63 boys, 77 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (381 boys, 300 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | Irish | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 195.7 km | 3.6 km | |
| Roll number | 71991T | 71790J | 91517D |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Pobail Rath Cairn | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Athboy 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.