Gaelcholáiste na Mara, Piper's Hill College or Arklow CBS?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Gaelcholáiste na MaraRemove | Piper's Hill CollegeRemove | Arklow CBSRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Arklow, Co. Wicklow | Naas, Co. Kildare | Arklow, Co. Wicklow |
| Students | 279 | 1,049 | 392 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (146 boys, 133 girls) | Mixed (548 boys, 501 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | Irish | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Gaelcholáiste na Mara | 55.3 km | 400 m | |
| Roll number | 76106S | 70710D | 61770U |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste na Mara | Read on gov.ie for Piper's Hill College | Read on gov.ie for Arklow CBS |
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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.