Coláiste Bhaile Chláir, Portlaoise College or Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste Bhaile ChláirRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Baile Chláir, Co. Galway | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Galway, Co. Galway |
| Students | 1,269 | 1,005 | 379 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 29 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Offers by, Fri, 6 Nov |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (719 boys, 550 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (196 boys, 183 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Coláiste Bhaile Chláir | 113.3 km | 10.3 km | |
| Roll number | 76233C | 71510A | 68347V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Galway City & Oranmore Educate Together Secondary School |
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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.