Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School, St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School or St Finians Community College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRemoveSt Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRemoveSt Finians Community CollegeRemove
TownSwords, Co. DublinDublin 8, Co. DublinSwords, Co. Dublin
Students696302671
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Thu, 22 OctApplications close, Sun, 25 OctApplications close, Thu, 22 Oct
Boys and girlsMixed (392 boys, 304 girls)Mixed (147 boys, 155 girls)Mixed (350 boys, 321 girls)
EthosMulti-denominationalChurch of IrelandMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoNoYes
Distance from the first school13.1 km2.6 km
Roll number68308L60660I70120F
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRead on gov.ie for St Finians Community College

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