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

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRemoveSt Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRemoveFingal Community CollegeRemove
TownSwords, Co. DublinDublin 8, Co. DublinSwords, Co. Dublin
Students696302864
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 (441 boys, 423 girls)
EthosMulti-denominationalChurch of IrelandInter-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoNoNo
Distance from the first school13.1 km1.9 km
Roll number68308L60660I70121H
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRead on gov.ie for Fingal Community College

Figures from the Department of Education's latest published data. Distances are in a straight line. How to choose a secondary school.