Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College, Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) or Galway Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin CollegeRemove | Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | Galway Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Galway, Co. Galway | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick | Galway, Co. Galway |
| Students | 710 | 537 | 395 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | 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 (366 boys, 344 girls) | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) | Mixed (211 boys, 184 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 85.0 km | 3.2 km | |
| Roll number | 76096S | 76061W | 71400Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Mhuirlinne/Merlin College | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) | Read on gov.ie for Galway Community 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.