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  • School enrolments – Census Letters and Guidance notes

    Topics:
    • Statistics and research, 
    • School enrolments

    Date published: 18 September 2024

    Last updated: 25 September 2024

    In line with Departmental policy, schools are being issued with electronic documentation as part of the 2024/25 school census.  Schools should access documentation relating to their 2024/25 school census return by clicking on the relevant link below.Schools should note that returns are due to be with the Department by 18 October 2024.

    Documents

    • Letter 3 - Primary and Prep 2024/25 Microsoft Word (57 KB)
    • Letter 3A - Primary Additional Notes for Return - 2024/25 Microsoft Word (47 KB)
    • Letter 4 - Post Primary Schools - 2024/25 Microsoft Word (57 KB)
    • Letter 4A - Post Primary Additional Notes for Return - 2024/25 Microsoft Word (44 KB)
    • Letter 6 - Special 2024/25 Microsoft Word (57 KB)
    • Letter 6A - Special Additional Notes for Return - 2024/25 Microsoft Word (40 KB)
    • Letter 7 - EOTAS and Hospital Schools - 2024/25 Microsoft Word (56 KB)
    • Letter 7A - EOTAS and Hospital School - Additional Notes 2024/25 Microsoft Word (39 KB)
    • School Leavers Full Guidance Notes - 2023/24 Adobe PDF (133 KB)
    • Disability Guidance Adobe PDF (2 MB)

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