Ballinode College, Community School or Summerhill College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballinode CollegeRemove | Community SchoolRemove | Summerhill CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Sligo, Co. Sligo | Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny | Sligo, Co. Sligo |
| Students | 258 | 634 | 1,155 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (181 boys, 77 girls) | Mixed (337 boys, 297 girls) | Mixed (1,134 boys, 21 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from Ballinode College | 183.7 km | 2.0 km | |
| Roll number | 72360M | 91360T | 65170Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballinode College | Read on gov.ie for Community School | Read on gov.ie for Summerhill 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.