Castleknock Community College, Portlaoise College or The Kings Hospital?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Castleknock Community CollegeRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | The Kings HospitalRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 15, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dublin 20, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 1,318 | 1,005 | 732 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (673 boys, 645 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (341 boys, 391 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | No | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 72.0 km | 1.5 km | |
| Roll number | 76062B | 71510A | 60272W |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Castleknock Community College | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for The Kings Hospital |
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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.