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flag In 2025, about 44,500 Irish secondary school leavers got university places, but data flaws and non-CAO routes obscure true outcomes.

flag In 2025, about 44,500 Irish secondary school leavers secured undergraduate places, with projections nearing 46,000 once final data is available. flag Disparities persist, with fee-paying schools overrepresented at traditional universities despite overall progress. flag Many students apply locally to stay near peers, and alternative pathways like apprenticeships and further education are expanding access. flag However, data on progression rates is flawed—schools report all first-year students regardless of when they sat the Leaving Cert, leading to inflated percentages and misleading comparisons. flag Some schools report over 100% progression due to re-enrollees and past applicants. flag Additionally, a significant number of 2025 leavers chose non-CAO routes like PLC courses and traineeships, which are not fully captured in official statistics, leaving gaps in understanding true student outcomes.

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