Gaelcholáiste na Mara, Kilkenny College or Avondale Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Gaelcholáiste na MaraRemove | Kilkenny CollegeRemove | Avondale Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Arklow, Co. Wicklow | Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny | Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow |
| Students | 279 | 928 | 644 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (146 boys, 133 girls) | Mixed (478 boys, 450 girls) | Mixed (332 boys, 312 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | Irish | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Gaelcholáiste na Mara | 74.4 km | 15.6 km | |
| Roll number | 76106S | 61570M | 70810H |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste na Mara | Read on gov.ie for Kilkenny College | Read on gov.ie for Avondale 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.