St Columba's College, Virginia College or Ballinteer Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| St Columba's CollegeRemove | Virginia CollegeRemove | Ballinteer Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 16, Co. Dublin | Virginia, Co. Cavan | Dublin 16, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 357 | 809 | 415 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Community school |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (197 boys, 160 girls) | Mixed (424 boys, 385 girls) | Mixed (215 boys, 200 girls) |
| Ethos | Church of Ireland | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day and boarding | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from St Columba's College | 82.8 km | 1.8 km | |
| Roll number | 60320H | 70390L | 91305L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for St Columba's College | Read on gov.ie for Virginia College | Read on gov.ie for Ballinteer Community 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.