Loreto Community School, Desmond College or Coláiste Ailigh?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Loreto Community SchoolRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Coláiste AilighRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Milford, Co. Donegal | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Leitir Ceanainn, Co. Donegal |
| Students | 810 | 539 | 324 |
| 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 (355 boys, 455 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (142 boys, 182 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | Irish |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 306.2 km | 13.9 km | |
| Roll number | 91500J | 71790J | 76081F |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Loreto Community School | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Ailigh |
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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.