St. Patrick's College, Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) or St. Tiernan's College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Patrick's CollegeRemove | Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | St. Tiernan's CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Killala, Co. Mayo | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick | Ballina, Co. Mayo |
| Students | 181 | 537 | 253 |
| 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 (105 boys, 76 girls) | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) | Mixed (182 boys, 71 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Inter-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 | Yes |
| Distance from St. Patrick's College | 191.7 km | 14.9 km | |
| Roll number | 72130S | 76061W | 72100J |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Patrick's College | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) | Read on gov.ie for St. Tiernan's College |
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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.