St. Ailbe's School, Portlaoise College or Rockwell College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Ailbe's SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Rockwell CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Tipperary Town, Co. Tipperary | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Cashel, Co. Tipperary |
| Students | 704 | 1,005 | 455 |
| 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, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Sun, 8 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (356 boys, 348 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (297 boys, 158 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from St. Ailbe's School | 84.1 km | 18.1 km | |
| Roll number | 72480W | 71510A | 65300D |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Ailbe's School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Rockwell 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.