Tallaght Community School, Mercy Secondary School or St Mac Dara's Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Tallaght Community SchoolRemove | Mercy Secondary SchoolRemove | St Mac Dara's Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 24, Co. Dublin | Dublin 8, Co. Dublin | Dublin 6W, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 840 | 349 | 915 |
| Type | Community school | Voluntary secondary school | 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 (412 boys, 428 girls) | Mixed (157 boys, 192 girls) | Mixed (463 boys, 452 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Catholic | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Most students take it | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distance from the first school | 4.8 km | 800 m | |
| Roll number | 91335U | 60872A | 70260V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Tallaght Community School | Read on gov.ie for Mercy Secondary School | Read on gov.ie for St Mac Dara's 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.