Meanscoil Iognáid Rís, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Mercy Secondary School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Meanscoil Iognáid RísRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 12, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dublin 8, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 521 | 506 | 349 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Mixed (157 boys, 192 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | Yes |
| Distance from Meanscoil Iognáid Rís | 72.0 km | 1.6 km | |
| Roll number | 60480G | 76474B | 60872A |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Meanscoil Iognáid Rís | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for Mercy Secondary 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.