Castleblayney College, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Patrician High School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Castleblayney CollegeRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | Patrician High SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan |
| Students | 434 | 506 | 453 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (244 boys, 190 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from Castleblayney College | 125.9 km | 14.7 km | |
| Roll number | 72190N | 76474B | 64750G |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Castleblayney College | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for Patrician High 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.