Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College), Newtown School or Colaiste Chiarain?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | Newtown SchoolRemove | Colaiste ChiarainRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick | Waterford City, Co. Waterford | Croom, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 537 | 415 | 821 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) | Mixed (207 boys, 208 girls) | Mixed (405 boys, 416 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Quaker | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 128.1 km | 15.1 km | |
| Roll number | 76061W | 65010R | 71840V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) | Read on gov.ie for Newtown School | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Chiarain |
Follow all 3 schools' dates. Get a notification the day before an open night, and before applications close.
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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.