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Feeder Schools: How did your school perform?
School-leavers from disadvantaged areas progressed to university in close to record numbers this year. The figures were compiled as part of The Irish Times Feeder Schools 2023, which provides a school-by-school guide of progression rates to third level this year.
Overall, this year’s data shows about 80 per cent of school-leavers nationally progressed to third level in 2023.
For the second year in a row, the gap between State schools and fee-paying schools is closing, with a large number of students from non-fee paying schools progressing to third-level, according to data revealed in today’s list.
Note: The Irish Times has Feeder Schools 2023 supplement today in print and with our ePaper. You can sign-up for a ePaper subscription here.
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