Ardgillan Community College, Drogheda Grammar School or Coláiste Ghlór na Mara?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ardgillan Community CollegeRemove | Drogheda Grammar SchoolRemove | Coláiste Ghlór na MaraRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Balbriggan, Co. Dublin | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Baile Brigín, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 1,014 | 557 | 520 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (624 boys, 390 girls) | Mixed (335 boys, 222 girls) | Mixed (269 boys, 251 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Quaker | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 15.5 km | 2.0 km | |
| Roll number | 76129H | 63870L | 68082L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ardgillan Community College | Read on gov.ie for Drogheda Grammar School | Read on gov.ie for Coláiste Ghlór na Mara |
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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.