Mountmellick Community School, Desmond College or Portlaoise College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Mountmellick Community SchoolRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Mountmellick, Co. Laois | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
| Students | 742 | 539 | 1,005 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (373 boys, 369 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 137.5 km | 9.2 km | |
| Roll number | 91426A | 71790J | 71510A |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Mountmellick Community School | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise 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.