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Capitation Grant
- Published on: 5 November 2019
- Last updated on: 7 November 2024
- What the Capitation Grant is
- Circulars applicable to primary school capitation grant
- Circulars applicable to voluntary secondary school capitation grants
- Contact
What the Capitation Grant is
The capitation grant is paid to primary and voluntary secondary schools. It is based on the number of recognised pupils enrolled in the schools. Capitation grants are paid at the applicable rate at the time the grant is issued.
Circulars applicable to primary school capitation grant
Circulars applicable to voluntary secondary school capitation grants
0079/2024
This circular explains the updated per-capita rates applicable to capitation grant funding given to Voluntary Secondary Schools under the Free Education Scheme. This circular replaces Circular 0052/2020.
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Contact
- email: sdfinfo@education.gov.ie
- address: Department of Education, Schools Division Financial, Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co Westmeath, N37 X659
- phone: Primary schools - (090) 648 3971
- phone: Voluntary secondary schools - (090) 648 3924