Davitt College, Ballymakenny College or Balla Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Davitt CollegeRemove | Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Balla Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Castlebar, Co. Mayo |
| Students | 902 | 998 | 476 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (392 boys, 510 girls) | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (243 boys, 233 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 |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from Davitt College | 194.2 km | 11.5 km | |
| Roll number | 76060U | 91573N | 64500G |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Davitt College | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Balla 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.