Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa or Blackrock College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ardscoil Chiaráin NaofaRemove | Blackrock CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|
| Town | Clara, Co. Offaly | Rock Road, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 333 | 1,041 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Fri, 13 Nov | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (180 boys, 153 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 94.6 km | |
| Roll number | 72530L | 60030V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ardscoil Chiaráin Naofa | Read on gov.ie for Blackrock College |
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