Coláiste Cholmcille, Portlaoise College or Abbey Vocational School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste CholmcilleRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Abbey Vocational SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Donegal Town, Co. Donegal |
| Students | 682 | 1,005 | 999 |
| 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 (371 boys, 311 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (543 boys, 456 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from Coláiste Cholmcille | 173.1 km | 16.8 km | |
| Roll number | 91506V | 71510A | 71180F |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Cholmcille | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Abbey Vocational 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.