Scoil Dara, Castleknock College or Maynooth Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Scoil DaraRemove | Castleknock CollegeRemove | Maynooth Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Kilcock, Co. Kildare | Dublin 15, Co. Dublin | Maynooth, Co. Kildare |
| Students | 828 | 771 | 1,013 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (434 boys, 394 girls) | Boys | Mixed (483 boys, 530 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Scoil Dara | 20.4 km | 5.0 km | |
| Roll number | 61691B | 60100Q | 76193Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Dara | Read on gov.ie for Castleknock College | Read on gov.ie for Maynooth Community 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.