C.B.S. James Street, Rathdown School or St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
C.B.S. James StreetRemoveRathdown SchoolRemoveSt Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRemove
TownDublin 8, Co. DublinGlenageary, Co. DublinDublin 8, Co. Dublin
Students251364302
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineNone found yetOpen night, Thu, 4 MarApplications close, Sun, 25 Oct
Boys and girlsMixed (153 boys, 98 girls)Mixed (112 boys, 252 girls)Mixed (147 boys, 155 girls)
EthosCatholicChurch of IrelandChurch of Ireland
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalLooks optionalMost students take it
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISYesNoNo
Distance from C.B.S. James Street12.8 km1.2 km
Roll number60410I60090Q60660I
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for C.B.S. James StreetRead on gov.ie for Rathdown SchoolRead on gov.ie for St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School

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