Mountrath Community School, Villiers Secondary School or Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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Mountrath Community SchoolRemoveVilliers Secondary SchoolRemoveDunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove
TownMountrath, Co. LaoisLimerick, Co. LimerickPortlaoise, Co. Laois
Students789508506
TypeCommunity schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineNone found yetApplications close, Mon, 11 JanApplications close, Fri, 23 Oct
Boys and girlsMixed (409 boys, 380 girls)Mixed (222 boys, 286 girls)Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls)
EthosInter-denominationalChurch of IrelandMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish, with an Irish-medium stream
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISNoNoNo
Distance from the first school87.3 km13.1 km
Roll number91550B64310B76474B
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Mountrath Community SchoolRead on gov.ie for Villiers Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)

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