Cathal Crowe
Question:183. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Education the average class size at primary level in each school year since 2015-2016, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [43719/24]
View answerThursday, 24 October 2024
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Please find attached requested information for the years 2015–2023 inclusive, 2023 being the latest year we have available class size data.
The figures are based on mainstream classes in mainstream schools and were collated from the relevant Class Size tables. The tables are published on the Departments of Education's website and can be found at the link below;
gov.ie - Class Size Information at Individual Primary School Level (www.gov.ie)
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Academic Year (Enrolment) |
Average Class Size |
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2015 |
24.9 |
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2016 |
24.6 |
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2017 |
24.5 |
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2018 |
24.3 |
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2019 |
24.1 |
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2020 |
23.3 |
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2021 |
22.8 |
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2022 |
22.8 |
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2023 |
22.5 |