the argument for a new primary school for charlesland
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Supply And Demand Of Primary School
Places For Greystones & Delgany
The Case For A New Primary School For
Charlesland & Eden Gate
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The local primary school system is over-burdened due
to a large increase in the school-going population
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Source: Department of Education (for school-going population)* Based on system being marginally over capacity in 2012. In 2013 several schools were asked, and agreed to take additional junior infant classes.
Approximate existing capacity, not including emergency measures introduced for 2013*
Population at school-going age – Greystones & Delgany
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This strain on the primary schools is set to grow in the
coming years due to a rising population
10,000
15,000
20,000
25,000
30,000
Source: Wicklow County Council Local Area PlanRed bars show years with projections, blue bars are linear extrapolations
Population due to increase by over 1/3rd
between 2011 and 2022
Projected total population – Greystones & Delgany
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While demand falls from 2013, it remains well over
current capacity and will soon begin to grow again
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20122013201420152016201720182019202020212022
Source: Applies population growth projections from Wicklow County Council to Department of Education figures for population of school-going age (latest figures available for 2016)Red bars show years with projections, blue bars are linear extrapolations
Projected population at school-going age – Greystones & Delgany
Approximate existing capacity, not including emergency measures introduced for 2013*
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Where the school-going populations lives shows the
case for a new school near Charlesland & Eden Gate
Existing primary schools
Where children of school-going age live
Clear need for new school for Charleslandand Eden Gate