asked the Minister for Education the number of pupils in primary, secondary and third level educational institutions for the period 1 January 1986 to 31 December, 1986; and for the period 1 September, 1986 to 30 June, 1987.
Written Answers. - Education Statistics.
83.
The information requested by the Deputy is given in tabular form underneath.
No. of Students (full-time)†
|
1985/86 |
1986/87* |
|
|
1st Level |
576,590 |
576,006 |
|
2nd Level |
338,207 |
341,494 |
|
3rd Level |
55,088 |
56,442 |
|
Total |
969,885 |
973,942 |
†Statistical data on enrolments at 1st, 2nd and 3rd level are collected on only one occasion in each academic year; September 30th in the case of 1st and 2nd level and October 30th or later in the case of 3rd level, e.g., the reference dates for the 1985/86 academic year are September 30th, 1985, for 1st and 2nd level students and October 30th, 1985, or later for 3rd level students.
*Data are provisional and include estimates in respect of five third-level colleges who have not yet submitted statistical returns for the 1986/87 academic year.