Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 24 March 2011
22 Deputy Michael Moynihan asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of teachers, average class size and pupil-teacher ratio in primary schools in the school years 1996-1997 and the latest available figures; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5538/11]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Statistics Section of my Department's website contains extensive information relating to pupil teacher ratio (PTR) and class sizes in primary schools.
The figures for 1996/97 show that there were 21,035 teaching posts, the average class size was 26.6 and the teacher pupil ratio was an average of 1 teacher for every 22.3 pupils at primary level.
The most recently published figures relate to the 2009/10 school year and show there were 31,709 teaching posts, the average class size was 24.1 and the pupil teacher ratio was an average of 1 teacher for every 16 pupils at primary level.
Statistical information in respect of the 2010/11 school year is due for publication in September 2011.
