Demand for secondary school places expected to keep increasing

By 2024, the Department of Education estimates that there could be almost 40,000 more students in post-primary schools than there is today. Picture: Julien Behal Photography

Demand for secondary school places is expected to keep increasing in the coming years, with the number of school enrolments projected to rise sharply each year until 2024.

The number of student enrolments at second-level, which has increased by 8% in the past five years alone, could increase by a further 10% over the next four years if current trends continue.