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  • School enrolments – Census Letters and Guidance notes

    Topics:
    • Statistics and research, 
    • School enrolments

    Date published: 18 September 2024

    Last updated: 22 September 2025

    In line with Departmental policy, schools are being issued with electronic documentation as part of the 2026/27 school census. Schools should access documentation relating to their 2026/27 school census return by clicking on the relevant link below. Schools should note that returns are due to be with the Department by 16 October 2025.

    Documents

    • Disability GuidanceAdobe PDF (1.93 MB)
    • Primary and Prep - LetterMicrosoft Word (55.03 KB)
    • Primary and Prep - Additional NotesMicrosoft Word (49.7 KB)
    • Post-primary - LetterMicrosoft Word (54.41 KB)
    • Post-primary - additional notesMicrosoft Word (45.61 KB)
    • Special - LetterMicrosoft Word (55.3 KB)
    • Special - additional notesMicrosoft Word (40.13 KB)
    • EOTAS - LetterMicrosoft Word (53.64 KB)
    • EOTAS - additional notesMicrosoft Word (39.9 KB)

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