Feeder Schools

Feeder Schools aims to provide parents with a snapshot of how many students from each school in the Republic of Ireland go on to third-level colleges in Ireland

Whether your local school sends 40% or 100% of its youngsters on to third-level is a limited metric

Brian Mooney outlines key aspects of third-level progression analysis and some common issues that arise

There is a lot of work taking place in schools which cannot be measured by feeder school lists

The State Exams commission reported to the Irish Times that 54,260 students in registered schools sat the Leaving Cert in 2024.

Amid fundraising and civic duty, a sense of cameraderie is at the heart of Gaelcholáiste Chill Dara in Naas

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

Data on how many students from each school progress to third-level colleges is compiled from two primary sources

It is important to understand the component parts: there are two key numbers associated with each school listed.

Feeder Schools: What factors should you consider before deciding on a school for your child?

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, Peter McGuire argues in their favour

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

All incoming first-year students are included, no matter what year they sat the Leaving Cert

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

College data accounts for current and previous students who register in the same year

Data shows the rate of progression from secondary schools to third-level education

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

Ironing out statistical quirks in the school league tables

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