Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 April 2013
93. Deputy Damien English asked the Minister for Education and Skills with regard to the pupil-teacher ratio, if he will outline the way that this figure is calculated for primary schools; if he will list the posts that are used for this calculation and the posts that are not used for this calculation;; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19356/13]
View answerThe Pupil-Teacher ratio at first level is calculated by dividing total enrolment in all aided First Level Schools (including Special Schools) as of 30th September in a given year by the number of teaching posts in June of the following year. Total number of teachings posts include a whole-time equivalent of part-time teachers as well as all types of teachers from walking principals to resourse teachers for special needs to language support teachers as well as ordinary classroom teachers. Pupil teacher ratio is not available at individual school level. For 2011/2012 the PTR at primary level was 16.2. The PTR for 2012/2013 will be available during the summer months.
