Mountrath Community School, Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa or Portlaoise College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Mountrath Community SchoolRemove | Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Mountrath, Co. Laois | Clara, Co. Offaly | Portlaoise, Co. Laois |
| Students | 789 | 333 | 1,005 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (409 boys, 380 girls) | Mixed (180 boys, 153 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 39.4 km | 12.2 km | |
| Roll number | 91550B | 72530L | 71510A |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Mountrath Community School | Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise 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.