Heywood Community School, Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) or Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Heywood Community SchoolRemove | Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College)Remove | Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Rathkeale, Co. Limerick | Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny |
| Students | 749 | 537 | 634 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (380 boys, 369 girls) | Mixed (272 boys, 265 girls) | Mixed (337 boys, 297 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Inter-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 117.6 km | 10.7 km | |
| Roll number | 91427C | 76061W | 91360T |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Heywood Community School | Read on gov.ie for Colaiste na Trocaire (Mercy Community College) | Read on gov.ie for Community School |
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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.