Coláiste Chú Chulainn, Balla Secondary School or Colaiste Rís?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste Chú ChulainnRemove | Balla Secondary SchoolRemove | Colaiste RísRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dundalk, Co. Louth | Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Dún Dealgan, Co. Louth |
| Students | 885 | 476 | 616 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (531 boys, 354 girls) | Mixed (243 boys, 233 girls) | Mixed (370 boys, 246 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Catholic |
| Taught through | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from Coláiste Chú Chulainn | 181.1 km | 800 m | |
| Roll number | 76195U | 64500G | 63880O |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Chú Chulainn | Read on gov.ie for Balla Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste Rís |
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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.