Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School, Castleknock College or St Finians Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRemove | Castleknock CollegeRemove | St Finians Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Swords, Co. Dublin | Dublin 15, Co. Dublin | Swords, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 696 | 771 | 671 |
| Type | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (392 boys, 304 girls) | Boys | Mixed (350 boys, 321 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | 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 the first school | 14.5 km | 2.6 km | |
| Roll number | 68308L | 60100Q | 70120F |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Castleknock College | Read on gov.ie for St Finians 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.