Ballymakenny College, Portlaoise College or St Mary's Diocesan School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | St Mary's Diocesan SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Drogheda, Co. Louth |
| Students | 998 | 1,005 | 917 |
| 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, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Ballymakenny College | 100.7 km | 2.5 km | |
| Roll number | 91573N | 71510A | 63841E |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for St Mary's Diocesan 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.