Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Question:444. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children that attend primary and secondary schools. [18200/20]
View answerTuesday, 28 July 2020
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Please find Primary and Post-Primary enrolments for 2019-20 attached. Please note that the figures are based on the Primary and Post-Primary Census returns as of 30 September 2019 and are the final figures for the 2019-20 academic year. The figures for Primary include Mainstream and Special pupils in Mainstream Schools as well as Special Pupils in Special Schools.
Primary Enrolments
|
Academic Year (Enrolment) |
School Type Description |
Pupil Type Description |
Enrolment per Return |
|
2019 |
Ordinary |
Mainstream |
383,332 |
|
2019 |
Ordinary with Special Classes |
Mainstream |
169,211 |
|
2019 |
Ordinary with Special Classes |
Special |
6,822 |
|
2019 |
Special Education |
Special |
8,351 |
|
Grand Total |
567,716 |
|
Post Primary Enrolments |
|
Academic Year |
Count Unique Enrolments - <=30th Sept |
|
2019 |
371,450 |
|
Grand Total |
371,450 |