asked the Minister for Education, in respect of the most recent school year available (a) the pupil-teacher ratio and (b) the average class size, at primary and post-primary school level in each of the EC member states; and if she will make a statement on the matter.
Written Answers. - Pupil-Teacher Ratio.
191.
The information required by the Deputy is given in tabular form below. Comparative data in respect of average class size are not available.
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
|
Year |
Primary |
Post- Primary |
|
|
Belgium |
1985/86 |
16 |
N/A |
|
Denmark |
1984/85 |
12 |
N/A |
|
France |
1984/85 |
21 |
17 |
|
Germany |
1984/85 |
17 |
13 |
|
Greece |
1983/84 |
24 |
17 |
|
Ireland* |
1987/88 |
27 |
18 (17) |
|
Italy |
1983/84 |
14 |
10 |
|
Luxembourg* |
1983/84 |
15 |
11 |
|
Netherlands |
1984/85 |
19 |
N/A |
|
Portugal |
1983/84 |
17 |
14 |
|
Spain |
1983/84 |
31 |
21 |
|
United Kingdom |
1985/86 |
19 |
13 |
N/A=Not available.