Majority of parents of children in denominational schools want to keep existing ethos but more want co-education

A survey involving 3,200 primary schools in Ireland revealed that most parents want schools to retain their denominational ethos. Additionally, a significant majority of parents expressed a desire for co-educational schools for their children. This information was gathered from a comprehensive Department of Education survey that included responses from 200,000 households, highlighting the preferences of Irish families regarding school characteristics.

"A majority of Irish parents want schools to maintain their denominational ethos, indicating a strong preference for traditional values in education."

"The survey found that an even larger majority of parents wish for the schools attended by their children to be co-education, reflecting a shift towards inclusive educational environments."

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