Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara, Portlaoise College or Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Scoil Phobail Mhic DaraRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Scoil Chuimsitheach ChiaráinRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Carna, Co. Galway | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | An Cheathrú Rua, Co. Galway |
| Students | 117 | 1,005 | 440 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Comprehensive 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 (58 boys, 59 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (199 boys, 241 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | Irish | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 170.1 km | 16.2 km | |
| Roll number | 91411K | 71510A | 81012N |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Phobail Mhic Dara | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiaráin |
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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.