Ireland is hostage to Rich Daddy Syndrome
Wealth in this country has always operated like a giant pyramid scheme: but now if you don’t come from money, you’re shut out of the basic markers of adulthood
Wealth in this country has always operated like a giant pyramid scheme: but now if you don’t come from money, you’re shut out of the basic markers of adulthood
Three of top 10 schools with highest rate of progression into third level are Irish-medium secondary schools
The Irish Times’ Feeder Schools supplement tracks the proportion of students in individual schools who progressed to third-level colleges
Why some institutions’ progression rates are over-reported while others’ are under-reported
Class gap in third level participation persists despite increase, especially in Dublin area
Feeder schools data is just one of many sources of information that can be used to assess schools
Seven of 10 schools with highest progression rate are non-fee paying, feeder-school data shows
Feeder schools data shows how Ireland’s children progress after completing second-level education
Feeder schools: We sought perspectives from two experts to present arguments both in favour of and against the use of school tables. In this article, school principal Lesley Byrne argues against
It is important to understand the component parts: there are two key numbers associated with each school listed.
Data on how many students from each school progress to third-level colleges is compiled from two primary sources
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Tables highlighting the data collated in Feeder Schools 2022
Tables provide only a partial picture about the academic aspect of a school
More students from Deis schools secured places on high-points courses than from fee-paying schools but disparity remains
Overall proportion of students from disadvantaged schools who secured a college place has fallen
Irish Times feeder school tables to a large extent reflect existing and in-built social inequalities
There are seven counties with no Irish-medium post-primary school provision at all
All incoming first-year students are included, no matter what year they sat the Leaving Cert
Data shows the rate of progression from secondary schools to third-level education
College data accounts for current and previous students who register in the same year
School-leavers from fee-charging sector and affluent areas dominate high points university courses
It is widely understood that high grades contribute to the points race
Whole School Evaluation reports can help parents make a decision when it comes to choosing a school
More students from Deis schools secured places on high-points courses than from fee-paying schools but disparity remains
Lists normally includes all schools where 11 or more pupils sat the Leaving Cert exam
Students who attended a Further Education (FE) college are progressing on to further education
This choice can be a significant source of stress and anxiety for parents and guardians.
A secondary school education is not defined by academic performance alone
It is important to understand the component parts: there are two key numbers associated with each school listed
Our education system is facilitating the aspirations of very many but within the published progression data are major challenges
Gaelcholáistí overrepresented in the Feeder School listings across almost all rankings
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