Blakestown Community School, Portlaoise College or Rath Dara Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Blakestown Community SchoolRemove | Portlaoise CollegeRemove | Rath Dara Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 15, Co. Dublin | Portlaoise, Co. Laois | Dublin 15, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 563 | 1,005 | 323 |
| Type | Community school | Community college (ETB) | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (265 boys, 298 girls) | Mixed (496 boys, 509 girls) | Mixed (176 boys, 147 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Multi-denominational | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Distance from the first school | 72.7 km | 1.7 km | |
| Roll number | 91316Q | 71510A | 70081V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Blakestown Community School | Read on gov.ie for Portlaoise College | Read on gov.ie for Rath Dara 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.