Castlerea Community School, Desmond College or Elphin Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Castlerea Community SchoolRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Elphin Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Castlerea, Co. Roscommon | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Castlerea, Co. Roscommon |
| Students | 389 | 539 | 206 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (192 boys, 197 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (108 boys, 98 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 150.7 km | 20.4 km | |
| Roll number | 91493P | 71790J | 72280O |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Castlerea Community School | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Elphin Community 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.