The Irish League of Credit Unions has released its annual Back to School survey results for 2025, highlighting the rising financial pressures facing families across the Republic of Ireland.

🔍 Key findings from this year’s report include:

  • 1 in 3 parents (33%) are now going into debt to cover back-to-school costs
  • The average debt per parent has risen to €376, compared to €368 last year.
  • 35% of parents say they’ve had to deny their child at least one essential school item due to costs.
  • The total cost of sending a child back to school now stands at €1,450 for primary school and €1,560 for secondary school

Commenting on the 2025 findings, David Malone, CEO, Irish League of Credit Unions said: “This year’s back to school survey findings are reflective of the broader pressures being felt across society associated with the increasing cost of living.

“While the fact that 1 in 3 are taking on debt is significant, the research also shows that more and more households are sacrificing to pay for back to school, particularly when compared to recent years”.

Read further information on this year’s report at the following link: https://www.creditunion.ie/news/latest-news/ilcu-back-to-school-research-shows-that-1-in-3-are/

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by St. Paul's CU