The Education Authority (EA) recently set out a number of savings measures in response to a significant funding shortfall of around £300million.
As part of these measures, school meal prices will increase in January for the first time since 2017.
Pupils entitled to Free School Meals will not be affected by this rise, and will continue to receive a meal as before.
Primary school meals will increase by 50p now, £3.10
For pupils who are not entitled to free school meals, new prices will come into effect in January 2026 and are reflected included in the infographic.
