Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa, Ballymakenny College or Sacred Heart Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaRemove | Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Clara, Co. Offaly | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Tullamore, Co. Offaly |
| Students | 333 | 998 | 571 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (180 boys, 153 girls) | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 94.5 km | 11.0 km | |
| Roll number | 72530L | 91573N | 65620V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Sacred Heart 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.