Community School, Ballymakenny College or Heywood Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Community SchoolRemove | Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Heywood Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
| Students | 634 | 998 | 749 |
| Type | Community school | Community school | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (337 boys, 297 girls) | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (380 boys, 369 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from Community School | 118.4 km | 10.7 km | |
| Roll number | 91360T | 91573N | 91427C |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Community School | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Heywood Community 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.