Coláiste de hÍde, Blackrock College or St Mac Dara's Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Coláiste de hÍdeRemove | Blackrock CollegeRemove | St Mac Dara's Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 24, Co. Dublin | Rock Road, Co. Dublin | Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 266 | 1,041 | 915 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (129 boys, 137 girls) | Boys | Mixed (463 boys, 452 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | Irish | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | No |
| Distance from Coláiste de hÍde | 10.6 km | 1.5 km | |
| Roll number | 70021D | 60030V | 70260V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste de hÍde | Read on gov.ie for Blackrock College | Read on gov.ie for St Mac Dara's Community 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.