asked the Minister for Education the number of classes in primary schools with (a) 40 pupils and more, (b) 45 pupils and more, in each of the years 1974/75 to 1979/80 inclusive.
Written Answers. - Primary School Class Numbers.
307.
Ordinary national school classes by class-size:
Ordinary National School Classes by Class-size
|
Year |
40-44 |
45 and over |
Total 40 and over |
|
1974/75 |
3,156 |
1,136 |
4,292 |
|
1975/76 |
3,313 |
1,059 |
4,372 |
|
1976/77 |
3,377 |
975 |
4,352 |
|
1977/78 |
3,245 |
874 |
4,119 |
|
1978/79 |
2,886 |
418 |
3,304 |
Figures in respect of 1979/80 are not yet available. I will communicate with the Deputy when they become available in the near future.