Maynooth Community College, Blackrock College or Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Maynooth Community CollegeRemove | Blackrock CollegeRemove | Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh NuadRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Maynooth, Co. Kildare | Rock Road, Co. Dublin | Maigh Nuad, Co. Kildare |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,041 | 154 |
| Type | Community college (ETB) | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (483 boys, 530 girls) | Boys | Mixed (65 boys, 89 girls) |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic | Multi-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | Irish |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from the first school | 28.9 km | 1.5 km | |
| Roll number | 76193Q | 60030V | 76554W |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Maynooth Community College | Read on gov.ie for Blackrock College | Read on gov.ie for Gaelcholáiste Mhaigh Nuad |
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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.