Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College, Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí or Calasanctius College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeRemove | Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíRemove | Calasanctius CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Galway, Co. Galway | Trá Lí, Co. Kerry | Oranmore, Co. Galway |
| Students | 710 | 312 | 906 |
| 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 | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (366 boys, 344 girls) | Mixed (126 boys, 186 girls) | Mixed (498 boys, 408 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | Irish | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 122.7 km | 3.8 km | |
| Roll number | 76096S | 70560K | 63100I |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí | Read on gov.ie for Calasanctius 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.