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

Up to three schools, side by side.

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St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRemoveMalahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRemoveCatholic University SchoolRemove
TownDublin 8, Co. DublinSwords, Co. DublinDublin 2, Co. Dublin
Students302696544
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFreeFee‑paying
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Sun, 25 OctApplications close, Thu, 22 OctApplications close, Thu, 22 Oct
Boys and girlsMixed (147 boys, 155 girls)Mixed (392 boys, 304 girls)Boys
EthosChurch of IrelandMulti-denominationalCatholic
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itMost students take it
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoNoNo
Distance from the first school13.1 km1.1 km
Roll number60660I68308L60540V
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRead on gov.ie for Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for Catholic University School

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