Ballymakenny College, Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada or Our Lady's College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Gairmscoil Mhic DiarmadaRemove | Our Lady's CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Árainn Mhór, Co. Donegal | Drogheda, Co. Louth |
| Students | 998 | 61 | 965 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (30 boys, 31 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Ballymakenny College | 197.3 km | 1.7 km | |
| Roll number | 91573N | 71244F | 63850F |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Gairmscoil Mhic Diarmada | Read on gov.ie for Our Lady's 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.