Catholic University School, Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School or St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
Catholic University SchoolRemoveMalahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRemoveSt Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRemove
TownDublin 2, Co. DublinSwords, Co. DublinDublin 8, Co. Dublin
Students544696302
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFee‑payingFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Thu, 22 OctApplications close, Thu, 22 OctApplications close, Sun, 25 Oct
Boys and girlsBoysMixed (392 boys, 304 girls)Mixed (147 boys, 155 girls)
EthosCatholicMulti-denominationalChurch of Ireland
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itMost students take it
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoNoNo
Distance from the first school13.2 km1.1 km
Roll number60540V68308L60660I
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Catholic University SchoolRead on gov.ie for Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School

Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.