Franciscan College, Ballymakenny College or Balbriggan Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Franciscan CollegeRemove | Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Balbriggan Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Gormanston, Co. Meath | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Balbriggan, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 321 | 998 | 686 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Community school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (187 boys, 134 girls) | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (427 boys, 259 girls) |
| Ethos | Catholic | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Franciscan College | 12.9 km | 4.1 km | |
| Roll number | 64420I | 91573N | 70010V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Franciscan College | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Balbriggan 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.