Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College), Glenamaddy Community School or Desmond College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | Glenamaddy Community SchoolRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick | Glenamaddy, Co. Galway | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 537 | 433 | 539 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) | Mixed (213 boys, 220 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 123.5 km | 10.7 km | |
| Roll number | 76061W | 91514U | 71790J |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) | Read on gov.ie for Glenamaddy Community School | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College |
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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.