Average class sizes in primary schools have reached their lowest level in 20 years, yet nearly one in 10 pupils are still in oversized classes of 30 or more.
The figures reveal that the average class size for the last school year was 22.5 pupils per class - down from 22.8 the previous year, indicating a continuous decline since 2016.
Counties like Leitrim, Donegal, Sligo and Monaghan show a higher likelihood of oversized classes, while some regions boast over a quarter of pupils in small classes.
Almost one in five children in primary schools are enrolled in classes of 20 or fewer pupils, highlighting significant differences across counties.
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