Ballymakenny College or Blackrock College?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | Blackrock CollegeRemove | |
|---|---|---|
| Town | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Rock Road, Co. Dublin |
| Students | 998 | 1,041 |
| Type | Community school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Fee‑paying |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | None found yet |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day and boarding |
| DEIS | No | No |
| Distance from Ballymakenny College | 48.7 km | |
| Roll number | 91573N | 60030V |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for Blackrock College |
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