Information released after a Freedom of Information enquiry revealed that the youngest, a total of two pupils, were aged just 13 years old.
There are 34 primary, secondary and provision schools in Jersey with around 10,000 students in attendance in any given academic year.
A total of 17 pupils were disciplined over the last five years for drugs offences and these included detentions, internal suspensions and other actions.
A further 24 pupils were suspended from schools over the same period, but no pupils were excluded over the last five years for drug offences.
Jersey’s Education Department revealed that the youngest drugs offenders on the island were only 13 years old.
Commenting on the revelations, Education Minister Deputy Rod Bryans said: “To put these figures in context, there are approximately 12,500 students in States’ schools so the numbers are, thankfully, very small.”
He believes one of the reasons for the relatively low numbers is because – unlike schools in the UK – PSHE – Personal, Social and Health Education – is a mandatory subject in the Jersey Curriculum.
Deputy Bryans also says working with the charity Prison! Me! No Way!!! Jersey, has proved invaluable in educating young people and making sure they have the information they need to make good decisions and sensible life choices.
The charity’s Chairman, Lesley Harrison, added: “For many of our children and young people, alcohol, tobacco, anti-social behaviour and illegal drugs use is their reality. At a young and impressionable age many are exposed to a variety of substances, which can blight their lives forever. It is therefore increasingly important that they receive accurate information that enables them to recognise the benefits and values of adopting positive lifestyles.”
The charity has been operating in Jersey since 2005 and last year spoke to more than 11,000 young Islanders.