Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College, Kilkenny College or St Joseph's College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeRemove | Kilkenny CollegeRemove | St Joseph's CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Galway, Co. Galway | Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny | Galway, Co. Galway |
| Students | 710 | 928 | 791 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (366 boys, 344 girls) | Mixed (478 boys, 450 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 135.1 km | 5.0 km | |
| Roll number | 76096S | 61570M | 62960H |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College | Read on gov.ie for Kilkenny College | Read on gov.ie for St Joseph's 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.