Community School, Portlaoise College or Elphin Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Community SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Elphin Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Leitrim, Co. Leitrim | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Castlerea, Co. Roscommon |
| Students | 686 | 1,005 | 206 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (353 boys, 333 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (108 boys, 98 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Community School | 113.8 km | 13.9 km | |
| Roll number | 91496V | 71510A | 72280O |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Community School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise 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.