St Columba's Comprehensive School, Balla Secondary School or Abbey Vocational School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St Columba's Comprehensive SchoolRemove | Balla Secondary SchoolRemove | Abbey Vocational SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Glenties, Co. Donegal | Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Donegal Town, Co. Donegal |
| Students | 400 | 476 | 999 |
| Type | Comprehensive school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (202 boys, 198 girls) | Mixed (243 boys, 233 girls) | Mixed (543 boys, 456 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 123.6 km | 20.2 km | |
| Roll number | 81010J | 64500G | 71180F |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St Columba's Comprehensive School | Read on gov.ie for Balla Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Abbey Vocational 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.