Search your school: How do parents feel about removing religious patrons?
A Department of Education survey reveals that 40% of parents with children in religious-run primary schools in Ireland support a change in school patronage. The demand for multi-denominational or non-religious schools is particularly high in urban areas like Dublin and Cork.
Why it matters
Reflects shifting societal values in Ireland and the ongoing debate regarding the role of religious institutions in public education.
F our in 10 parents sending their children to religious-run schools would like to see a change in ethos, the Department of Education revealed in April ahead of schools rising for the summer.
But which schools saw the highest demand for change? And where does your school rank?
An analysis by The Irish Times shows the primary schools with a religious ethos where demand is highest for changing patron are located in Dublin and Cork .
The Primary School Survey was conducted across more than 3,000 primary schools. However, partaking in the survey was optional, meaning results at some schools have a high margin of error, depending on how many parents responded.
There were at least 101 religious primary schools across Ireland with a response rate of 50 per cent-plus where a raw majority of parents voiced support for a change in patron to non-religious or multi-denominational.
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