Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School, The Donahies Community School or St Finians Community College?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRemoveThe Donahies Community SchoolRemoveSt Finians Community CollegeRemove
TownSwords, Co. DublinDublin 13, Co. DublinSwords, Co. Dublin
Students696488671
TypeVoluntary secondary schoolCommunity 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 (254 boys, 234 girls)Mixed (350 boys, 321 girls)
EthosMulti-denominationalInter-denominationalMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearMost students take itMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoYesYes
Distance from the first school6.3 km2.6 km
Roll number68308L91318U70120F
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRead on gov.ie for The Donahies Community SchoolRead on gov.ie for St Finians Community College

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