Rath Dara Community College, The Kings Hospital or Blakestown Community School?

Up to three schools, side by side.

Schools compared
Rath Dara Community CollegeRemoveThe Kings HospitalRemoveBlakestown Community SchoolRemove
TownDublin 15, Co. DublinDublin 20, Co. DublinDublin 15, Co. Dublin
Students323732563
TypeCommunity college (ETB)Voluntary secondary schoolCommunity school
FeesFreeFee‑payingFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Thu, 22 OctNone found yetNone found yet
Boys and girlsMixed (176 boys, 147 girls)Mixed (341 boys, 391 girls)Mixed (265 boys, 298 girls)
EthosInter-denominationalChurch of IrelandInter-denominational
Taught throughEnglishEnglishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itLooks optional
Day or boardingDayDay and boardingDay
DEISYesNoYes
Distance from the first school4.8 km1.7 km
Roll number70081V60272W91316Q
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Rath Dara Community CollegeRead on gov.ie for The Kings HospitalRead on gov.ie for Blakestown Community School

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