Scoil Ruain, Gaelcholáiste na Mara or Patrician Presentation?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Scoil RuainRemove | Gaelcholáiste na MaraRemove | Patrician PresentationRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Thurles, Co. Tipperary | Arklow, Co. Wicklow | Fethard, Co. Tipperary |
| Students | 360 | 279 | 289 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | 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 (197 boys, 163 girls) | Mixed (146 boys, 133 girls) | Mixed (162 boys, 127 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | Irish | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | Yes |
| Distance from Scoil Ruain | 105.1 km | 11.6 km | |
| Roll number | 72430H | 76106S | 65350S |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Ruain | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste na Mara | Read on gov.ie for Patrician Presentation |
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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.