YEATS COLLEGE TOP GRIND SCHOOL IN COUNTRY

Date Published: 22-Nov-2011

A private college in the city has emerged as the top grinds school in the country for sending students to university.

According to the Irish Times school tables 2011, Yeats school on Fr.Griffin road sent almost 80% of its students to Irish universities.

Nationally, private schools for girls are among the strongest performers talking 23 of the 50 top spots compared with 13 for all-boys school.

The League Tables are being published at a time when students are demanding the Education Minister stick by a pledge not to increase college fees.