Mercy Secondary School, St Mac Dara's Community College or Loreto College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | St Mac Dara's Community CollegeRemove | Loreto CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 8, Co. Dublin | Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin | Dublin 12, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 349 | 915 | 320 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (157 boys, 192 girls) | Mixed (463 boys, 452 girls) | Girls |
| Ethos | Catholic | Inter-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | Yes |
| Distance from Mercy Secondary School | 4.4 km | 1.8 km | |
| Roll number | 60872A | 70260V | 60800V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Mercy Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for St Mac Dara's Community College | Read on gov.ie for Loreto College |
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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.