Ballinteer Community School, Portlaoise College or Wesley College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballinteer Community SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Wesley CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 16, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dublin 16, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 415 | 1,005 | 942 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (215 boys, 200 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (483 boys, 459 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Methodist |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 75.4 km | 1.3 km | |
| Roll number | 91305L | 71510A | 61010U |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballinteer Community School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Wesley 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.