School drop out rate improves - CSO [IrishTimes]
- Published: 14 December 2011
Some 9 per cent of those aged between 18 and 24 left school after the Junior Cert, according to latest figures from the Central Statistics Office.
The survey found unemployment among this group was double that of those who completed the Leaving Cert and/or third level. It also found that only 21 per cent of early school leavers are in employment.
The CSO survey says the drop out rate from Irish schools has improved from 13 per cent in 2004; it is now at the EU average. But the drop out rate among boys remains relatively high at 11 per cent.
Overall, the survey points to increasing educational attainment among most Irish adults. It also shows a clear link between educational background and employment status.
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