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  • School enrolments – Census Letters and Guidance notes

    Topics:
    • Statistics and research, 
    • School enrolments

    Date published: 18 September 2024

    Last updated: 23 September 2025

    In line with Departmental policy, schools are being issued with electronic documentation as part of the 2025/26 school census. Schools should access documentation relating to their 2025/26 school census return by clicking on the relevant link below. Schools should note that returns are due to be with the Department by 17 October 2025.

    Documents

    • Letter 3 - Primary and Prep 2025/26Microsoft Word (56.9 KB)
    • Letter 3A - Primary Additional Notes for Return - 2025/26Microsoft Word (48.37 KB)
    • Letter 4 - Post Primary Schools - 2025/26Microsoft Word (56.51 KB)
    • Letter 4A - Post Primary Additional Notes for Return - 2025/26Microsoft Word (45.55 KB)
    • Letter 6 - Special 2025/26Microsoft Word (57.39 KB)
    • Letter 6A - Special Additional Notes for Return - 2025/26Microsoft Word (40.24 KB)
    • Letter 7 - EOTAS and Hospital Schools - 2025/26Microsoft Word (55.9 KB)
    • Letter 7A - EOTAS and Hospital School - Additional Notes 2025/26Microsoft Word (39.73 KB)
    • Disability GuidanceAdobe PDF (1.93 MB)
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