Rath Dara Community College, Blackrock College or Blakestown Community School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Rath Dara Community CollegeRemove | Blackrock CollegeRemove | Blakestown Community SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 15, Co. Dublin | Rock Road, Co. Dublin | Dublin 15, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 323 | 1,041 | 563 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (176 boys, 147 girls) | Boys | Mixed (265 boys, 298 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Catholic | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | No | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 16.7 km | 1.7 km | |
| Roll number | 70081V | 60030V | 91316Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Rath Dara Community College | Read on gov.ie for Blackrock College | Read on gov.ie for Blakestown Community School |
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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.