Ballymakenny College, Mercy Secondary School or St. Joseph's C.B.S.?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | St. Joseph's C.B.S.Remove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Ballymahon, Co. Longford | Drogheda, Co. Louth |
| Students | 998 | 759 | 1,128 |
| Type | Community school | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Open night, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (360 boys, 399 girls) | Mixed (958 boys, 170 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Ballymakenny College | 95.5 km | 1.2 km | |
| Roll number | 91573N | 63710M | 63840C |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Mercy Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for St. Joseph's C.B.S. |
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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.