Colaiste Chomain, Portlaoise College or St. Patrick's College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Colaiste ChomainRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | St. Patrick's CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Ballina, Co. Mayo | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Killala, Co. Mayo |
| Students | 29 | 1,005 | 181 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (13 boys, 16 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (105 boys, 76 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | Irish | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from Colaiste Chomain | 215.3 km | 34.1 km | |
| Roll number | 72140V | 71510A | 72130S |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Chomain | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for St. Patrick'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.