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triggered the creation of publicly managed community and comprehensive schools. Some smaller secondary schools subsequently merged with each other or with the public schools. Voluntary secondary schools still form the largest part of the post-primary school system and are attended by about 60% of
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Originally private schools, Voluntary secondary schools may be fee-paying or non-fee-paying. Fee-paying schools are not eligible for Government funding to assist with running costs...
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basis. Approximately 90% of teachers' salaries are met by the state. Some schools charge tuition fees, while many others request top-up funding or voluntary
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Until 1966, all post-primary schools were voluntary secondary schools except for vocational schools run by
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school/education" is the umbrella term including other types of second-level education
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contributions from parents. The local community may also be involved in fund raising.
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is in general control of everyday business. Some voluntary secondary schools are
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school/education" refers specifically to voluntary secondary schools, whereas "
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at primary level, voluntary secondary schools are supported by the
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