St Paul's Community College, Portlaoise College or Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St Paul's Community CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Our Lady of Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Waterford City, Co. Waterford | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Waterford, Co. Waterford |
| Students | 792 | 1,005 | 479 |
| 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 | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (493 boys, 299 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 88.0 km | 1.3 km | |
| Roll number | 72241E | 71510A | 64971W |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St Paul's Community College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady of Mercy 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.