Maynooth Community College, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Maynooth Community CollegeRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh NuadRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Maynooth, Co. Kildare | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Maigh Nuad, Co. Kildare |
| Students | 1,013 | 506 | 154 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (483 boys, 530 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Mixed (65 boys, 89 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | Irish |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 61.6 km | 1.5 km | |
| Roll number | 76193Q | 76474B | 76554W |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Maynooth Community College | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad |
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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.