Scoil Dara, Ballymakenny College or Salesian College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Scoil DaraRemove | Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Salesian CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Kilcock, Co. Kildare | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Celbridge, Co. Kildare |
| Students | 828 | 998 | 880 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (434 boys, 394 girls) | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Scoil Dara | 42.4 km | 9.3 km | |
| Roll number | 61691B | 91573N | 61661P |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Scoil Dara | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Salesian 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.