Loreto Secondary School, St Mac Dara's Community College or Balbriggan Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Loreto Secondary SchoolRemove | St Mac Dara's Community CollegeRemove | Balbriggan Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Balbriggan, Co. Dublin | Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin | Balbriggan, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 1,220 | 915 | 686 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| 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 | Girls | Mixed (463 boys, 452 girls) | Mixed (427 boys, 259 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Inter-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 36.3 km | 200 m | |
| Roll number | 60010P | 70260V | 70010V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Loreto Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for St Mac Dara's Community College | Read on gov.ie for Balbriggan Community 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.