§ 8. Mr. Boydenasked the Minister of Education how many primary and how many secondary school classes contained over 41 pupils in January, 1959, and in January, 1960, respectively.
§ Sir D. EcclesIn January, 1959, 22,928 junior classes and 4,297 senior classes had 41 or more pupils on the register. Figures for 1960 are not yet available but are likely to show a slight improvement.
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§ Mr. Boydenasked the Minister of Education what was the average size of primary school and of secondary school classes in January, 1959, and January, 1960, respectively.
§ Sir D. EcclesIn January, 1959, the average size of junior class was 33.1 and the average size of senior class was 30.4. Figures for 1960 are not yet available, but a slight improvement is expected.