Community School, Virginia College or Kilkenny College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Community SchoolRemove | Virginia CollegeRemove | Kilkenny CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny | Virginia, Co. Cavan | Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny |
| Students | 634 | 809 | 928 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (337 boys, 297 girls) | Mixed (424 boys, 385 girls) | Mixed (478 boys, 450 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland |
| 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 | No | No |
| Distance from Community School | 114.7 km | 15.3 km | |
| Roll number | 91360T | 70390L | 61570M |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Community School | Read on gov.ie for Virginia College | Read on gov.ie for Kilkenny 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.