St. Brendan's College, Desmond College or Colaiste Chomain?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Brendan's CollegeRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Colaiste ChomainRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Belmullet, Co. Mayo | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Ballina, Co. Mayo |
| Students | 357 | 539 | 29 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (166 boys, 191 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (13 boys, 16 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | Irish |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from St. Brendan's College | 205.3 km | 13.9 km | |
| Roll number | 72050U | 71790J | 72140V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Brendan's College | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Chomain |
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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.