St. Colmcille's Community School, Portlaoise College or Firhouse Educate Together Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St. Colmcille's Community SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Firhouse Educate Together Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 16, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dublin 24, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 727 | 1,005 | 411 |
| 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 | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (374 boys, 353 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (234 boys, 177 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| 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 the first school | 71.9 km | 1.7 km | |
| Roll number | 91510M | 71510A | 68307J |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St. Colmcille's Community School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Firhouse Educate Together Secondary 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.