80% of primary schools have students from two or more religious faiths

FOUR-out-of-five primary schools now cater for pupils from at least two religious backgrounds, with one-in-six catering for children of at least six different faiths, a survey has revealed.

The figures reflect growing diversity in the population generally as well as in the education system.

The Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) surveyed 450 of its members ahead of its annual conference beginning today, at which the theme is about Changing Ireland.