Gallen Community School, Desmond College or Banagher College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Gallen Community SchoolRemove | Desmond CollegeRemove | Banagher CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Ferbane, Co. Offaly | Newcastle West, Co. Limerick | Banagher, Co. Offaly |
| Students | 441 | 539 | 556 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (233 boys, 208 girls) | Mixed (285 boys, 254 girls) | Mixed (269 boys, 287 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | 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 | 122.3 km | 13.9 km | |
| Roll number | 91515W | 71790J | 76105Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Gallen Community School | Read on gov.ie for Desmond College | Read on gov.ie for Banagher 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.