Shannon Comprehensive School, Portlaoise College or Salesian Secondary College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Shannon Comprehensive SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Salesian Secondary CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Shannon, Co. Clare | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Pallaskenry, Co. Limerick |
| Students | 765 | 1,005 | 746 |
| Type | Comprehensive school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Mon, 11 Jan |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (402 boys, 363 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (408 boys, 338 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 111.5 km | 6.6 km | |
| Roll number | 81007U | 71510A | 64180O |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Shannon Comprehensive School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Salesian Secondary 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.