Heywood Community School, C.B.S. Mount Sion, Waterford or Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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Heywood Community SchoolRemoveC.B.S. Mount Sion, WaterfordRemoveDunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove
TownPortlaoise, Co. LaoisWaterford City, Co. WaterfordPortlaoise, Co. Laois
Students749494506
TypeCommunity schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineNone found yetNone found yetApplications close, Fri, 23 Oct
Boys and girlsMixed (380 boys, 369 girls)BoysMixed (258 boys, 248 girls)
EthosInter-denominationalCatholicMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish, with an Irish-medium stream
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoYesNo
Distance from the first school71.1 km16.6 km
Roll number91427C64930I76474B
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Heywood Community SchoolRead on gov.ie for C.B.S. Mount Sion, WaterfordRead on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)

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