Moate Community School, Portlaoise College or Our Lady's Bower?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Moate Community SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Our Lady's BowerRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Moate, Co. Westmeath | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Athlone, Co. Westmeath |
| Students | 913 | 1,005 | 630 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Open night, Tue, 20 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (441 boys, 472 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| 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 | Yes | No |
| Distance from Moate Community School | 48.7 km | 13.3 km | |
| Roll number | 91501L | 71510A | 63210P |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Moate Community School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady's Bower |
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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.