Coláiste Ghlór na Mara, Drogheda Grammar School or Balbriggan Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste Ghlór na MaraRemove | Drogheda Grammar SchoolRemove | Balbriggan Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Baile Brigín, Co. Dublin | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Balbriggan, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 520 | 557 | 686 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (269 boys, 251 girls) | Mixed (335 boys, 222 girls) | Mixed (427 boys, 259 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Quaker | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | Irish | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from Coláiste Ghlór na Mara | 13.9 km | 1.4 km | |
| Roll number | 68082L | 63870L | 70010V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Ghlór na Mara | Read on gov.ie for Drogheda Grammar School | 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.