Franciscan College, Balbriggan Community College or Coláiste Ghlór na Mara?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Franciscan CollegeRemove | Balbriggan Community CollegeRemove | Coláiste Ghlór na MaraRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Gormanston, Co. Meath | Balbriggan, Co. Dublin | Baile Brigín, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 321 | 686 | 520 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (187 boys, 134 girls) | Mixed (427 boys, 259 girls) | Mixed (269 boys, 251 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from Franciscan College | 4.1 km | 3.5 km | |
| Roll number | 64420I | 70010V | 68082L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Franciscan College | Read on gov.ie for Balbriggan Community College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Ghlór na Mara |
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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.