Coláiste Chú Chulainn, Desmond College or St Mary's College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste Chú ChulainnRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | St Mary's CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dundalk, Co. Louth | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Dundalk, Co. Louth |
| Students | 885 | 539 | 916 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | 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 (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (532 boys, 384 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from Coláiste Chú Chulainn | 246.8 km | 1.0 km | |
| Roll number | 76195U | 71790J | 63890R |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Chú Chulainn | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for St Mary's 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.