Blackrock College, Portlaoise College or Coláiste Íosagáin?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Blackrock CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Coláiste ÍosagáinRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Rock Road, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | An Charraig Dhubh, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 1,041 | 1,005 | 488 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day and boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Blackrock College | 80.7 km | 900 m | |
| Roll number | 60030V | 71510A | 60042F |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Blackrock College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Íosagáin |
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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.