Mercy Secondary School, Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) or Meanscoil Iognáid Rís?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc)Remove | Meanscoil Iognáid RísRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 8, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dublin 12, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 349 | 506 | 521 |
| 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, Fri, 23 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (157 boys, 192 girls) | Mixed (258 boys, 248 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English, with an Irish-medium stream | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | Yes |
| Distance from Mercy Secondary School | 73.3 km | 1.6 km | |
| Roll number | 60872A | 76474B | 60480G |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Mercy Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Dunamase College (Coláiste Dhún Másc) | Read on gov.ie for Meanscoil Iognáid Rís |
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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.