The table provides comparative data related to students attending four distinct secondary schools (including specialist schools, grammer schools, voluntary-controlled school, and community schools) in the year 2000, 2005 and 2009.
Overall, community schools were the most popular, while specialist schools were the least popular, among students. The proportion of students declined in all three schools except community schools, whose percentage rose gradually.
In 2000, Voluntary-controlled schools started with 52%, indicating highest student body. However, it started declining and reached 20% at the end of 2009. Similarly, Both Specialists school and grammer school experienced downfall. They initiated at 12% and 24% respectively, in the beginning, then the figure decreased gradually, reaching 10% and 12% respectively at the end of survey.
On the contrary, Community school followed a different trajectory. It commenced at 12%, in 2000, showcasing the least number of students. However, it soon levelled up and became the top choice among students, accounting for 58% in 2009.
