Ballybay Community College, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Monaghan Collegiate School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballybay Community CollegeRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | Monaghan Collegiate SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Ballybay, Co. Monaghan | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Monaghan, Co. Monaghan |
| Students | 344 | 506 | 234 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 20 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (176 boys, 168 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Mixed (108 boys, 126 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 124.0 km | 13.3 km | |
| Roll number | 72170H | 76474B | 64830E |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballybay Community College | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for Monaghan Collegiate 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.