Ballymakenny College, Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí or Sacred Heart Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Gaelcholáiste ChiarraíRemove | Sacred Heart Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Trá Lí, Co. Kerry | Drogheda, Co. Louth |
| Students | 998 | 312 | 717 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (126 boys, 186 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | Irish | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Ballymakenny College | 277.2 km | 2.2 km | |
| Roll number | 91573N | 70560K | 63860I |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí | Read on gov.ie for Sacred Heart 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.