Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School, Coláiste Ghlór na Mara or St Finians Community College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRemoveColáiste Ghlór na MaraRemoveSt Finians Community CollegeRemove
TownSwords, Co. DublinBaile Brigín, Co. DublinSwords, Co. Dublin
Students696520671
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity college (ETB)
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Thu, 22 OctNone found yetApplications close, Thu, 22 Oct
Boys and girlsMixed (392 boys, 304 girls)Mixed (269 boys, 251 girls)Mixed (350 boys, 321 girls)
EthosMulti-denominationalMulti-denominationalMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishIrishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoNoYes
Distance from the first school17.7 km2.6 km
Roll number68308L68082L70120F
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for Coláiste Ghlór na MaraRead on gov.ie for St Finians Community College

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