Old Bawn Community School, Blackrock College or Firhouse Community College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Old Bawn Community SchoolRemove | Blackrock CollegeRemove | Firhouse Community CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Dublin 24, Co. Dublin | Rock Road, Co. Dublin | Dublin 24, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 1,024 | 1,041 | 825 |
| Type | Community school | Voluntary secondary school | Community college (ETB) |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | None found yet | None found yet | Applications close, Fri, 23 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (545 boys, 479 girls) | Boys | Mixed (421 boys, 404 girls) |
| Ethos | Inter-denominational | Catholic | Inter-denominational |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| 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 | 12.2 km | 1.7 km | |
| Roll number | 91336W | 60030V | 70140L |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Old Bawn Community School | Read on gov.ie for Blackrock College | Read on gov.ie for Firhouse 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.