Forecast of student numbers by the Department of Education
2006/07 - 331,000
2007/08 - 330,000
2008/09 - 330,000
2009/10 - 332,000
2010/11 - 335,500
2020/21 - 400,000
• Numbers include Post Leaving Certificate colleges and all students in junior and senior cycle in aided schools and colleges at second level.
