Rathdown School or Firhouse Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Rathdown SchoolRemove | Firhouse Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|
| Town | Glenageary, Co. Dublin | Dublin 24, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 364 | 825 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Open night, Thu, 4 Mar | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (112 boys, 252 girls) | Mixed (421 boys, 404 girls) |
| Ethos | Church of Ireland | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No |
| Distance from Rathdown School | 14.6 km | |
| Roll number | 60090Q | 70140L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Rathdown School | Read on gov.ie for Firhouse 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.