Ardgillan Community College, Portmarnock Community School or Balbriggan Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ardgillan Community CollegeRemove | Portmarnock Community SchoolRemove | Balbriggan Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Balbriggan, Co. Dublin | Portmarnock, Co. Dublin | Balbriggan, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 1,014 | 955 | 686 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Community school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (624 boys, 390 girls) | Mixed (519 boys, 436 girls) | Mixed (427 boys, 259 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 19.0 km | 1.3 km | |
| Roll number | 76129H | 91324P | 70010V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ardgillan Community College | Read on gov.ie for Portmarnock Community School | Read on gov.ie for Balbriggan Community College |
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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.