Fingal Community College, Coláiste Ghlór na Mara or Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School?

Up to three schools, side by side.

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Fingal Community CollegeRemoveColáiste Ghlór na MaraRemoveMalahide & Portmarnock Secondary SchoolRemove
TownSwords, Co. DublinBaile Brigín, Co. DublinSwords, Co. Dublin
Students864520696
TypeCommunity college (ETB)Voluntary secondary schoolVoluntary secondary school
FeesFreeFreeFree
Next open night or deadlineApplications close, Thu, 22 OctNone found yetApplications close, Thu, 22 Oct
Boys and girlsMixed (441 boys, 423 girls)Mixed (269 boys, 251 girls)Mixed (392 boys, 304 girls)
EthosInter-denominationalMulti-denominationalMulti-denominational
Taught throughEnglishIrishEnglish
Transition YearLooks optionalMost students take itMost students take it
Day or boardingDayDayDay
DEISNoNoNo
Distance from the first school16.3 km1.9 km
Roll number70121H68082L68308L
Inspection reportsRead on gov.ie for Fingal Community CollegeRead on gov.ie for Coláiste Ghlór na MaraRead on gov.ie for Malahide & Portmarnock Secondary School

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