Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa, Cnoc Mhuire or Meán Scoil an Chlochair?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaRemoveCnoc MhuireRemoveMeán Scoil an ChlochairRemove
TownClara, Co. OffalyGranard, Co. LongfordKilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
Students333579740
TypeCommunity college (ETB)Voluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Fri, 13 NovOpen night, Thu, 22 OctApplications close, Thu, 22 Oct
Boys and girlsMixed (180 boys, 153 girls)Mixed (310 boys, 269 girls)Mixed (391 boys, 349 girls)
EthosMulti-denominationalCatholicCatholic
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itLooks optionalMost students take it
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISYesNoNo
Distance from the first school49.6 km9.1 km
Roll number72530L63730S63221U
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaRead on gov.ie for Cnoc MhuireRead on gov.ie for Meán Scoil an Chlochair

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