Mountmellick Community School, The Kings Hospital or Portlaoise College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
Mountmellick Community SchoolRemoveThe Kings HospitalRemovePortlaoise CollegeRemove
TownMountmellick, Co. LaoisDublin 20, Co. DublinPortlaoise, Co. Laois
Students7427321,005
TypeCommunity schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineNone found yetNone found yetApplications close, Thu, 22 Oct
Boys and girlsMixed (373 boys, 369 girls)Mixed (341 boys, 391 girls)Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls)
EthosInter-denominationalChurch of IrelandMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISYesNoYes
Distance from the first school68.2 km9.2 km
Roll number91426A60272W71510A
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Mountmellick Community SchoolRead on gov.ie for The Kings HospitalRead on gov.ie for Portlaoise College

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