Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School, Blackrock College or Coláiste Choilm?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRemoveBlackrock CollegeRemoveColáiste ChoilmRemove
TownSwords, Co. DublinRock Road, Co. DublinSwords, Co. Dublin
Students6961,041421
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Thu, 22 OctNone found yetNone found yet
Boys and girlsMixed (392 boys, 304 girls)BoysBoys
EthosMulti-denominationalCatholicCatholic
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISNoNoNo
Distance from the first school16.1 km2.0 km
Roll number68308L60030V60383I
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for Blackrock CollegeRead on gov.ie for Coláiste Choilm

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