Ballymakenny College, St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School or St Mary's Diocesan School?
Up to three schools, side by side.
| Ballymakenny CollegeRemove | St Patricks Cathedral Grammar SchoolRemove | St Mary's Diocesan SchoolRemove | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Drogheda, Co. Louth | Dublin 8, Co. Dublin | Drogheda, Co. Louth |
| Students | 998 | 302 | 917 |
| Type | Community school | Voluntary secondary school | Voluntary secondary school |
| Fees | Free | Free | Free |
| Next open night or deadline | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct | Applications close, Sun, 25 Oct | Applications close, Thu, 22 Oct |
| Boys and girls | Mixed (509 boys, 489 girls) | Mixed (147 boys, 155 girls) | Boys |
| Ethos | Multi-denominational | Church of Ireland | Catholic |
| Taught through | English | English | English |
| Transition Year | Looks optional | Most students take it | Looks optional |
| Day or boarding | Day | Day | Day |
| DEIS | No | No | No |
| Distance from Ballymakenny College | 43.9 km | 2.5 km | |
| Roll number | 91573N | 60660I | 63841E |
| Inspection reports | Read on gov.ie for Ballymakenny College | Read on gov.ie for St Patricks Cathedral Grammar School | Read on gov.ie for St Mary's Diocesan 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.