Ballybay Community College, Portlaoise College or Our Lady's Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballybay Community CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Our Lady's Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Ballybay, Co. Monaghan | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan |
| Students | 344 | 1,005 | 883 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (176 boys, 168 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (449 boys, 434 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 124.2 km | 10.4 km | |
| Roll number | 72170H | 71510A | 64770M |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballybay Community College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady's Secondary 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.