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Should more schools be co-ed?

Twenty-five schools have shifted from single-sex to co-ed in the past three years, reflecting ris...

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15.39 13 Sep 2024


Should more schools be co-ed?


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15.39 13 Sep 2024


Twenty-five schools have shifted from single-sex to co-ed in the past three years, reflecting rising demand for mixed education. Now, 70% of secondary students attend co-ed schools, up from 65% a decade ago. The trend is expected to grow, as the government no longer funds new single-sex schools. 

Schools like Mercy Secondary in Inchicore have seen enrolment surge after making the switch. The school’s principal, Michelle O’Kelly, joins Kieran to discuss.


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