Ballinteer Community School, Portlaoise College or Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballinteer Community SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Gaelcholáiste an PhiarsaighRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 16, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dublin 14, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 415 | 1,005 | 296 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| 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 (132 boys, 164 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 75.4 km | 1.8 km | |
| Roll number | 91305L | 71510A | 68161H |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballinteer Community School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste an Phiarsaigh |
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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.