asked the Minister for Education the number of four-year-old, five-year-old, six-year-old and seven-year-old pupils, respectively, attending primary schools in this country in 1974-1975.
Written Answers. - Primary School Pupils.
94.
The returns related to 30th September, 1974, show the position to be as follows:
|
Age |
Number of pupils |
|
4 |
36,490 |
|
5 |
59,438 |
|
6 |
60,909 |
|
7 |
61,037 |
95.
asked the Minister for Education the percentage of primary school leavers in the State who did not proceed to second level education during the school year 1973-74.
The percentage of national school leavers who did not proceed to second level education during the school year 1973-74 is estimated at 3 per cent. No data is available in respect of leavers from private primary schools.