Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 March 2014

Tuesday, 25 March 2014

Ceisteanna (308)

Jerry Buttimer

Ceist:

308. Deputy Jerry Buttimer asked the Minister for Education and Skills the pupil-teacher ratio in primary and post-primary schools; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13140/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The Pupil Teacher Ratio is compiled by dividing the total number of pupils by the total number of allocated teaching posts. For 2012/2013 the PTR at primary level was 16.4 and at second level was 14.3.