Holy Child Community School, Mercy Secondary School or Rathdown School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Holy Child Community SchoolRemove | Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | Rathdown SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Sallynoggin, Co. Dublin | Dublin 8, Co. Dublin | Glenageary, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 275 | 349 | 364 |
| Type | Community school | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Open night, Thu, 4 Mar |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (154 boys, 121 girls) | Mixed (157 boys, 192 girls) | Mixed (112 boys, 252 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Catholic | Church of Ireland |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 14.1 km | 400 m | |
| Roll number | 91330K | 60872A | 60090Q |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Holy Child Community School | Read on gov.ie for Mercy Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for Rathdown School |
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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.