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St Andrew's, Booterstown, Dublin
Number of first-year places available 2007/2008: 150
Number of applications: 350
Criteria for allocation, in order of priority: Students of St Andrew's Junior School, Presbyterians, mix of girls and boys, siblings, interdenominational, international, relatives of past pupils
Places left in 2007 for students who did not fulfil above criteria: None
How far into the future does waiting list extend? 2019
Would a student who applied today secure a place in the academic year 2007/2008? No
Coláiste Íosagáin, Stillorgan, Dublin
Number of first-year places allocated 2007/2008: 72
Number of applications: Twice as many
Criteria for allocation, in order of priority: Siblings, local Gaelscoileanna students, local English-medium school students, newer local Gaelscoileanna
Places left in 2007 for students who do not fulfil above criteria: None
How far into the future does waiting list extend? Applications not accepted until students reach fifth class in primary school
Would a student who applied today secure a place in the academic year 2007/2008? No
Gonzaga College, Dublin
Number of first-year places available 2007/2008: 77
Number of applications: 400
Criteria for allocation, in order of priority: Brothers of current pupils, sons of past pupils, remaining applicants called for interview
Places left in 2007 for students who do not fulfil above criteria: 37
How far into the future does waiting list extend? Deadline for registrations is fifth class in primary school
Would a student who applied today secure a place in the academic year 2007/2008? No
St Mary's College, Rathmines
Number of first-year places available 2007/2008: 70
Number of applications: "Many more"
Criteria for allocation, in order of priority: Pupils from the junior school, siblings of current and former pupils, children of families with Holy Ghost Fathers links
Places left in 2007 for students who do not fulfil above criteria: 15
How far into the future does waiting list extend? 2019, but applications are taken right up to 2014 for that year
Would a student who applied today secure a place in the academic year 2007/2008? No
Loreto College, St Stephen's Green
Number of first-year places available 2007/2008: 96
Number of applications: "A substantial number"
Criteria for allocation, in order of priority: Siblings and relatives of current and former pupils, Junior School pupils, daughters of staff, first come, first served
Places left in 2007 for students who do not fulfil above criteria: Approximately half
How far into the future does waiting list extend? 2019
Would a student who applied today secure a place in the academic year 2007/2008? No