Balbriggan Community College, Coláiste Ghlór na Mara or Franciscan College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Balbriggan Community CollegeRemove | Coláiste Ghlór na MaraRemove | Franciscan CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Balbriggan, Co. Dublin | Baile Brigín, Co. Dublin | Gormanston, Co. Meath |
| Students | 686 | 520 | 321 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (427 boys, 259 girls) | Mixed (269 boys, 251 girls) | Mixed (187 boys, 134 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | Irish | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 1.4 km | 4.1 km | |
| Roll number | 70010V | 68082L | 64420I |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Balbriggan Community College | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Ghlór na Mara | Read on gov.ie for Franciscan 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.