Abbey Community College, St. Mel's College or Newtown School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Abbey Community CollegeRemove | St. Mel's CollegeRemove | Newtown SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Waterford, Co. Kilkenny | Longford, Co. Longford | Waterford City, Co. Waterford |
| Students | 1,004 | 603 | 415 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Tue, 3 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (523 boys, 481 girls) | Boys | Mixed (207 boys, 208 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Catholic | Quaker |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 169.6 km | 1.4 km | |
| Roll number | 76082H | 63750B | 65010R |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Abbey Community College | Read on gov.ie for St. Mel's College | Read on gov.ie for Newtown 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.