Portumna Community School, Archbishop McHale College or Banagher College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Portumna Community SchoolRemove | Archbishop McHale CollegeRemove | Banagher CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Portumna, Co. Galway | Galway, Co. Galway | Banagher, Co. Offaly |
| Students | 506 | 479 | 556 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (263 boys, 243 girls) | Mixed (316 boys, 163 girls) | Mixed (269 boys, 287 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 62.3 km | 18.7 km | |
| Roll number | 91413O | 71390Q | 76105Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Portumna Community School | Read on gov.ie for Archbishop McHale College | Read on gov.ie for Banagher 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.