St. Tiernan's Community School, Portlaoise College or St Benildus College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Tiernan's Community SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | St Benildus CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 16, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Blackrock, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 368 | 1,005 | 949 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (213 boys, 155 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Boys |
| 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 | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 76.8 km | 1.2 km | |
| Roll number | 91343T | 71510A | 60261R |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Tiernan's Community School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for St Benildus 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.