Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College), Portlaoise College or Colaiste Chiarain?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Colaiste ChiarainRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Croom, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 537 | 1,005 | 821 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (405 boys, 416 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 123.3 km | 15.1 km | |
| Roll number | 76061W | 71510A | 71840V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Chiarain |
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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.