Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College), Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa or Scoil Mhuire & Íde?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaRemove | Scoil Mhuire & ÍdeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick | Clara, Co. Offaly | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 537 | 333 | 754 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) | Mixed (180 boys, 153 girls) | Mixed (382 boys, 372 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 127.3 km | 11.9 km | |
| Roll number | 76061W | 72530L | 64170L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) | Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Mhuire & Íde |
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.