Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara, Balla Secondary School or Coláiste Na bPiarsach?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Scoil Phobail Mhic DaraRemove | Balla Secondary SchoolRemove | Coláiste Na bPiarsachRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Carna, Co. Galway | Castlebar, Co. Mayo | Ros Muc, Co. Galway |
| Students | 117 | 476 | 54 |
| Type | Community school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (58 boys, 59 girls) | Mixed (243 boys, 233 girls) | Mixed (30 boys, 24 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | Irish | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 70.1 km | 15.5 km | |
| Roll number | 91411K | 64500G | 71380N |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara | Read on gov.ie for Balla Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Na bPiarsach |
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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.