One primary school year costs nearly €600 - Survey

The new school year, underway last month marks the beginning of a 13-year spending spree by parents for primary and secondary education, according to the results of research announced by Hibernian Life & Pensions today.

The research shows that, on average, the non-fee cost which parents will face for their children’s education in 2006 is €579 for a child in primary school and €970 for a child in secondary school.