asked the Minister for Education the number of pupils in classes of each of the following sizes in national schools other than special schools and secondary in the year 1978-79: less than 15, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55 or over.
Written Answers. - National School Classes.
145.
The information is as follows:
|
Class Size |
Number of Pupils 1978/79 |
|
Less than 15 |
5,979 |
|
15-19 |
13,860 |
|
20-24 |
30,999 |
|
25-29 |
64,577 |
|
30-34 |
115,439 |
|
35-39 |
167,965 |
|
40-44 |
119,101 |
|
45-49 |
17,185 |
|
50-54 |
1,966 |
|
55 or over |
542 |
|
Total |
537,613 |