Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College, Portlaoise College or St Joseph's College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | St Joseph's CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Galway, Co. Galway | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Galway, Co. Galway |
| Students | 710 | 1,005 | 791 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | 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 (496 boys, 509 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 114.9 km | 5.0 km | |
| Roll number | 76096S | 71510A | 62960H |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise 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.