Loreto College, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Loreto CollegeRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 2, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dublin 8, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 588 | 506 | 302 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Fee‑paying | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Girls | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Mixed (147 boys, 155 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Loreto College | 77.2 km | 1.0 km | |
| Roll number | 60820E | 76474B | 60660I |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Loreto College | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | 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.