Heywood Community School, Desmond College or Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Heywood Community SchoolRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
| Students | 749 | 539 | 506 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Offers by, Fri, 6 Nov | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (380 boys, 369 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English, with an Irish-medium stream |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 127.6 km | 16.6 km | |
| Roll number | 91427C | 71790J | 76474B |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Heywood Community School | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) |
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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.