Catholic University School, Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa or St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Catholic University SchoolRemove | Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaRemove | St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 2, Co. Dublin | Clara, Co. Offaly | Dublin 8, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 544 | 333 | 302 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Boys | Mixed (180 boys, 153 girls) | Mixed (147 boys, 155 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 90.2 km | 1.1 km | |
| Roll number | 60540V | 72530L | 60660I |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Catholic University School | Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa | Read on gov.ie for St Patricks Cathedral Grammar 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.