asked the Minister for Education the estimated numbers of pupils in (a) national schools, (b) secondary schools, (c) vocational schools, (d) university institutions, (e) non-university third-level institutions under the control of vocational education committees, and (f) other third-level institutions, on (i) 1 November 1977; and (ii) 1 November 1978.
Written Answers. - Pupil Statistics.
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The estimated number of pupils in the current academic year is as follows:
|
National |
543,000 |
|
Secondary |
193,200 |
|
Vocational |
69,200 |
|
Universities |
23,300 |
|
Non-University 3rd level (V.E.C.) |
7,900 |
|
Other 3rd level |
6,700 |
Data relate to September 1977 in respect of 1st and 2nd-level schools and to October 1977 in respect of 3rd-level institutions.
The projected figures for the school year 1978-79 are as follows :
|
National |
549,400 |
|
Secondary |
194,900 |
|
Vocational |
68,400 |
|
Universities |
25,300 |
|
Non-University 3rd-level (V.E.C.) |
8,200 |
|
Other 3rd-level |
7,000 |