asked the Minister for Education the number of national school pupils in each age group ranging from three to over twelve years who are in classes of each of the following sizes: 0-14, 14-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, and over 55.
Written Answers. - National School Pupils.
505.
Following is the information:
|
Age |
1974/75 |
1974/75 |
|
|
Number of pupils |
Class sizes |
Number of pupils |
|
|
3 |
324 |
0-14 |
5,312 |
|
4 |
37,309 |
15-19 |
16,343 |
|
5 |
61,246 |
20-24 |
37,794 |
|
6 |
61,481 |
25-29 |
62,768 |
|
7 |
61,531 |
30-34 |
94,586 |
|
8 |
61,329 |
35-39 |
117,466 |
|
9 |
62,214 |
40-44 |
124,872 |
|
10 |
61,912 |
45-49 |
47,599 |
|
11 |
59,927 |
50-54 |
3,166 |
|
12 |
43,448 |
55+ |
817 |
|
Total |
510,723 |
510,723 |
It is regretted that it is not practicable to produce a cross classification of these figures. These figures are estimated and do not include special schools and classes.