Bishopstown Community School, Portlaoise College or Presentation Brothers College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Bishopstown Community SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Presentation Brothers CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Cork, Co. Cork | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Cork, Co. Cork |
| Students | 306 | 1,005 | 692 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Wed, 21 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (155 boys, 151 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 152.3 km | 3.2 km | |
| Roll number | 91397T | 71510A | 62570R |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Bishopstown Community School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Presentation Brothers 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.