The Kings Hospital, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Castleknock College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| The Kings HospitalRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | Castleknock CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 20, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dublin 15, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 732 | 506 | 771 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (341 boys, 391 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Church of Ireland | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day and boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from The Kings Hospital | 70.8 km | 1.6 km | |
| Roll number | 60272W | 76474B | 60100Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for The Kings Hospital | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for Castleknock 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.