Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire
Ceist:444. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children that attend primary and secondary schools. [18200/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 July 2020
444. Deputy Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire asked the Minister for Education and Skills the number of children that attend primary and secondary schools. [18200/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraPlease find Primary and Post-Primary enrolments for 2019-20 attached. Please note that the figures are based on the Primary and Post-Primary Census returns as of 30 September 2019 and are the final figures for the 2019-20 academic year. The figures for Primary include Mainstream and Special pupils in Mainstream Schools as well as Special Pupils in Special Schools.
Primary Enrolments
Academic Year (Enrolment) |
School Type Description |
Pupil Type Description |
Enrolment per Return |
2019 |
Ordinary |
Mainstream |
383,332 |
2019 |
Ordinary with Special Classes |
Mainstream |
169,211 |
2019 |
Ordinary with Special Classes |
Special |
6,822 |
2019 |
Special Education |
Special |
8,351 |
Grand Total |
567,716 |
Post Primary Enrolments |
Academic Year |
Count Unique Enrolments - <=30th Sept |
2019 |
371,450 |
Grand Total |
371,450 |