Colaiste Chomain, Balla Secondary School or St. Patrick's College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Colaiste ChomainRemove | Balla Secondary SchoolRemove | St. Patrick's CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Ballina, Co. Mayo | Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Killala, Co. Mayo |
| Students | 29 | 476 | 181 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | 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 (13 boys, 16 girls) | Mixed (243 boys, 233 girls) | Mixed (105 boys, 76 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | Irish | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | Yes |
| Distance from Colaiste Chomain | 68.8 km | 34.1 km | |
| Roll number | 72140V | 64500G | 72130S |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Chomain | Read on gov.ie for Balla Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for St. Patrick's College |
Follow all 3 schools' dates. Get a notification the day before an open night, and before applications close.
On iPhone: tap Share, then Add to Home Screen, and open secondaryschool.ie from there to turn on notifications. Or use your calendar below.
Or add their dates to your calendar. New dates appear as we find them:
Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.