Maths grinds in Swords: online practice for Junior and Leaving Cert
Looking for maths grinds in Swords, Co. Dublin? StudyRoom is online practice, not a live grinds teacher: work through Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert maths, English, Irish and science with hints, worked steps and explanations, between grinds or when you want more practice. It is free during our November promotion.
Swords in numbers (Census 2022)
For young people aged 10 to 19, Swords ranks number 2 of the 15 Co. Dublin towns listed on this site. Figures: CSO Census 2022 (CC BY 4.0), town boundaries as defined by the CSO.
Young people make up 14.1% of Swords, higher than the 12.6% across the 15 Co. Dublin towns on this site. The largest school is Swords Community College with 952 students.
Subjects for students in Swords
Maths grinds in Swords
Maths is the subject most students look for extra help in. With about 5,743 teenagers in Swords, a lot of them are working on the same Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert topics. StudyRoom has 1,980 maths questions, many with fresh numbers each time.
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English grinds in Swords
Practise reading comprehension, technique and written expression with 733 English questions and explanations of why each answer works.
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Irish grinds in Swords
34% of people in Swords told the 2022 Census they can speak Irish. Practise verbs, grammar, vocabulary and reading with 1,664 Irish questions; fadas are checked as you type.
Science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics
2,555 science questions with worked calculations and explanations of the idea behind each answer.
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Secondary schools in Swords
The Department of Education lists 5 post-primary schools for Swords, with 3,563 students enrolled on the 2025 census date: about 1,884 in Junior Cycle, 430 in Transition Year and 1,249 in Leaving Cert years. 1 is a girls’ school, 1 is a boys’ school and 3 are mixed. 1 is in the DEIS programme.
All 5 schools in Swords
| School | Type | Students | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coláiste Choilm Dublin Road, Swords, Co Dublin |
Secondary, boys | 421 | Catholic |
| Fingal Community College Seatown Road, Swords, Co Dublin |
Vocational, mixed | 864 | Inter Denominational |
| Loreto College Swords, Rivervalley, Swords Co Dublin |
Secondary, girls | 655 | Catholic |
| St Finians Community College Castlefarm, Swords, Co Dublin |
Vocational, mixed | 671 | DEIS, Multi Denominational |
| Swords Community College Broadmeadows, RATHBEALE ROAD, SWORDS |
Vocational, mixed | 952 | Multi Denominational |
Source: Department of Education, Data on Individual Schools: Post-primary, 2025/26 (October Returns via P-POD, census date 30 September 2025; final data as of 26 June 2026). Only schools aided by the Department are included, and enrolments are a snapshot. Subjects and levels differ from school to school, so check with the school directly.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use StudyRoom instead of maths grinds in Swords?
StudyRoom is online practice, not a live grinds teacher. It has 1,980 Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert maths questions with hints and worked steps, so many students use it between grinds, or to practise more before paying for extra classes.
How many young people in Swords are of secondary-school age?
The 2022 Census counted 5,743 people aged 10 to 19 in Swords (14.1% of its 40,776 residents). That age group covers most Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert students.
Is StudyRoom free for students in Swords?
Everything is free during our November promotion, with no card needed. After that there is a free daily allowance and paid plans for unlimited practice.
How many secondary schools are there in Swords?
The Department of Education's 2025/26 data lists 5 post-primary schools for Swords, with 3,563 students enrolled in total. StudyRoom works with any of them, because it follows the national Junior Cycle and Leaving Cert courses.
Which subjects can I practise?
Maths, English, Irish, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science, French, Spanish, German, Business, Accounting, History, Geography and more, for Junior Cycle, Transition Year and Leaving Cert.
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