asked the Minister for Education if he will state, in respect of each of the years 1942 to 1945 inclusive, (a) the number of national schools in operation; (b) the average number of pupils on the rolls; (c) the average daily attendance; and (d) the percentage of average daily attendance to average number on rolls.
Written Answers. - National Schools Statistics.
The information desired by the Deputy is as follows:—
Year ended |
Number of National Schools |
Average Number of Pupils on Rolls |
Average Daily Attendance |
Percentage of average daily attendance to average number on Rolls |
(a) |
(b) |
(c) |
(d) |
|
30th June, 1942 |
5,034 |
460,199 |
381,676 |
82.9 |
30th June, 1943 |
5,064 |
459,984 |
380,634 |
82.8 |
30th June, 1944 |
5,032 |
454,647 |
373,414 |
82.1 |
30th June, 1945 |
5,009 |
453,962 |
375,258 |
82.7 |