Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara, Blackrock College or Meánscoil Iognáid Ris?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Gaelcholáiste Chill DaraRemove | Blackrock CollegeRemove | Meánscoil Iognáid RisRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Nás na Ríogh, Co. Kildare | Rock Road, Co. Dublin | Naas, Co. Kildare |
| Students | 401 | 1,041 | 1,013 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (167 boys, 234 girls) | Boys | Boys |
| Ethos | Catholic | Catholic | Catholic |
| Taught through | Irish | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 33.4 km | 500 m | |
| Roll number | 68072I | 60030V | 61710C |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara | Read on gov.ie for Blackrock College | Read on gov.ie for Meánscoil Iognáid Ris |
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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.