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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