South Africa - School enrollment
School enrollment, preprimary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, preprimary (% gross) in South Africa was 65.03 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 20 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 65.03 in 2009 and a minimum value of 14.93 in 1989.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Preprimary education refers to the initial stage of organized instruction, designed primarily to introduce very young children to a school-type environment.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 14.93 |
| 1991 | 20.96 |
| 1994 | 28.21 |
| 1996 | 32.45 |
| 1998 | 24.75 |
| 1999 | 20.66 |
| 2000 | 32.19 |
| 2001 | 36.07 |
| 2002 | 31.87 |
| 2003 | 34.56 |
| 2004 | 38.65 |
| 2005 | 43.83 |
| 2006 | 47.05 |
| 2007 | 51.48 |
| 2008 | 57.14 |
| 2009 | 65.03 |
School enrollment, preprimary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, preprimary, female (% gross) in South Africa was 65.09 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 20 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 65.09 in 2009 and a minimum value of 15.59 in 1989.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Preprimary education refers to the initial stage of organized instruction, designed primarily to introduce very young children to a school-type environment.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 15.59 |
| 1991 | 21.07 |
| 1994 | 28.23 |
| 1996 | 32.95 |
| 1998 | 24.63 |
| 1999 | 20.74 |
| 2000 | 32.31 |
| 2001 | 36.13 |
| 2002 | 32.22 |
| 2003 | 34.89 |
| 2004 | 38.98 |
| 2005 | 44.07 |
| 2006 | 47.19 |
| 2007 | 51.51 |
| 2008 | 57.30 |
| 2009 | 65.09 |
School enrollment, preprimary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, preprimary, male (% gross) in South Africa was 64.97 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 20 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 64.97 in 2009 and a minimum value of 14.27 in 1989.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Preprimary education refers to the initial stage of organized instruction, designed primarily to introduce very young children to a school-type environment.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 14.27 |
| 1991 | 20.85 |
| 1994 | 28.19 |
| 1996 | 31.97 |
| 1998 | 24.87 |
| 1999 | 20.59 |
| 2000 | 32.07 |
| 2001 | 36.00 |
| 2002 | 31.52 |
| 2003 | 34.24 |
| 2004 | 38.33 |
| 2005 | 43.59 |
| 2006 | 46.91 |
| 2007 | 51.45 |
| 2008 | 56.99 |
| 2009 | 64.97 |
School enrollment, primary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, primary (% gross) in South Africa was 101.71 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 39 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 117.65 in 1995 and a minimum value of 78.60 in 1982.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 96.93 |
| 1975 | 98.87 |
| 1976 | 93.32 |
| 1977 | 87.16 |
| 1978 | 81.14 |
| 1979 | 81.37 |
| 1981 | 81.33 |
| 1982 | 78.60 |
| 1989 | 105.53 |
| 1990 | 106.86 |
| 1991 | 109.14 |
| 1994 | 115.96 |
| 1995 | 117.65 |
| 1998 | 114.34 |
| 1999 | 112.65 |
| 2000 | 105.92 |
| 2001 | 105.56 |
| 2002 | 106.53 |
| 2003 | 106.86 |
| 2004 | 106.72 |
| 2005 | 105.07 |
| 2006 | 104.20 |
| 2007 | 104.83 |
| 2008 | 103.42 |
| 2009 | 101.71 |
School enrollment, primary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, primary, female (% gross) in South Africa was 99.52 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 39 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 116.55 in 1995 and a minimum value of 97.46 in 1970.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 97.46 |
| 1989 | 104.98 |
| 1990 | 106.31 |
| 1991 | 108.49 |
| 1994 | 114.05 |
| 1995 | 116.55 |
| 1998 | 112.88 |
| 1999 | 111.01 |
| 2000 | 103.31 |
| 2001 | 103.58 |
| 2002 | 104.61 |
| 2003 | 104.77 |
| 2004 | 104.42 |
| 2005 | 102.84 |
| 2006 | 101.93 |
| 2007 | 102.80 |
| 2008 | 101.40 |
| 2009 | 99.52 |
School enrollment, primary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, primary, male (% gross) in South Africa was 103.89 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 39 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 118.75 in 1995 and a minimum value of 96.42 in 1970.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 96.42 |
| 1989 | 106.08 |
| 1990 | 107.41 |
| 1991 | 109.78 |
| 1994 | 117.86 |
| 1995 | 118.75 |
| 1998 | 115.79 |
| 1999 | 114.27 |
| 2000 | 108.52 |
| 2001 | 107.53 |
| 2002 | 108.43 |
| 2003 | 108.93 |
| 2004 | 109.00 |
| 2005 | 107.28 |
| 2006 | 106.45 |
| 2007 | 106.84 |
| 2008 | 105.42 |
| 2009 | 103.89 |
School enrollment, primary (% net)
The value for School enrollment, primary (% net) in South Africa was 85.10 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 39 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 95.21 in 1995 and a minimum value of 65.60 in 1970.
Definition: Net enrollment ratio is the ratio of children of official school age based on the International Standard Classification of Education 1997 who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 65.60 |
| 1991 | 90.03 |
| 1994 | 94.45 |
| 1995 | 95.21 |
| 1998 | 91.21 |
| 1999 | 91.60 |
| 2000 | 89.70 |
| 2001 | 89.89 |
| 2002 | 89.73 |
| 2003 | 90.33 |
| 2004 | 89.29 |
| 2005 | 87.91 |
| 2006 | 87.18 |
| 2007 | 87.71 |
| 2008 | 86.53 |
| 2009 | 85.10 |
School enrollment, primary, female (% net)
The value for School enrollment, primary, female (% net) in South Africa was 84.93 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 39 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 95.90 in 1995 and a minimum value of 66.88 in 1970.
Definition: Net enrollment ratio is the ratio of children of official school age based on the International Standard Classification of Education 1997 who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 66.88 |
| 1991 | 91.37 |
| 1994 | 95.10 |
| 1995 | 95.90 |
| 1998 | 91.86 |
| 1999 | 92.15 |
| 2000 | 89.71 |
| 2001 | 90.23 |
| 2002 | 90.09 |
| 2003 | 90.46 |
| 2004 | 89.11 |
| 2005 | 87.76 |
| 2006 | 86.98 |
| 2007 | 87.73 |
| 2008 | 86.54 |
| 2009 | 84.93 |
School enrollment, primary, male (% net)
The value for School enrollment, primary, male (% net) in South Africa was 85.27 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 39 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 94.53 in 1995 and a minimum value of 64.35 in 1970.
Definition: Net enrollment ratio is the ratio of children of official school age based on the International Standard Classification of Education 1997 who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Primary education provides children with basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills along with an elementary understanding of such subjects as history, geography, natural science, social science, art, and music.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 64.35 |
| 1991 | 88.70 |
| 1994 | 93.81 |
| 1995 | 94.53 |
| 1998 | 90.56 |
| 1999 | 91.05 |
| 2000 | 89.69 |
| 2001 | 89.56 |
| 2002 | 89.39 |
| 2003 | 90.20 |
| 2004 | 89.47 |
| 2005 | 88.06 |
| 2006 | 87.38 |
| 2007 | 87.69 |
| 2008 | 86.52 |
| 2009 | 85.27 |
School enrollment, primary, private (% of total primary)
School enrollment, primary, private (% of total primary) in South Africa was 2.88 as of 2009. Its highest value over the past 10 years was 2.88 in 2009, while its lowest value was 1.70 in 1999.
Definition: Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1.70 |
| 2000 | 1.70 |
| 2001 | 2.00 |
| 2002 | 1.93 |
| 2003 | 2.04 |
| 2004 | 2.04 |
| 2005 | 2.16 |
| 2006 | 2.46 |
| 2007 | 2.47 |
| 2008 | 2.68 |
| 2009 | 2.88 |
School enrollment, secondary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, secondary (% gross) in South Africa was 93.81 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 20 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 95.70 in 2007 and a minimum value of 62.66 in 1989.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 62.66 |
| 1990 | 65.98 |
| 1991 | 69.34 |
| 1994 | 79.71 |
| 1998 | 90.10 |
| 1999 | 88.33 |
| 2000 | 85.26 |
| 2001 | 86.31 |
| 2002 | 87.45 |
| 2003 | 88.65 |
| 2004 | 91.19 |
| 2005 | 92.38 |
| 2006 | 95.01 |
| 2007 | 95.70 |
| 2008 | 93.12 |
| 2009 | 93.81 |
School enrollment, secondary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, secondary, female (% gross) in South Africa was 96.03 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 20 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 97.89 in 2007 and a minimum value of 66.71 in 1989.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 66.71 |
| 1990 | 70.93 |
| 1991 | 74.95 |
| 1994 | 85.32 |
| 1998 | 95.66 |
| 1999 | 93.53 |
| 2000 | 89.50 |
| 2001 | 90.28 |
| 2002 | 90.61 |
| 2003 | 91.49 |
| 2004 | 94.20 |
| 2005 | 95.11 |
| 2006 | 97.64 |
| 2007 | 97.89 |
| 2008 | 94.94 |
| 2009 | 96.03 |
School enrollment, secondary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, secondary, male (% gross) in South Africa was 91.61 as of 2009. As the graph below shows, over the past 20 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 93.52 in 2007 and a minimum value of 58.60 in 1989.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1989 | 58.60 |
| 1990 | 61.03 |
| 1991 | 63.73 |
| 1994 | 74.10 |
| 1998 | 84.55 |
| 1999 | 83.14 |
| 2000 | 81.02 |
| 2001 | 82.36 |
| 2002 | 84.31 |
| 2003 | 85.82 |
| 2004 | 88.19 |
| 2005 | 89.66 |
| 2006 | 92.39 |
| 2007 | 93.52 |
| 2008 | 91.31 |
| 2009 | 91.61 |
School enrollment, secondary (% net)
Definition: Net enrollment ratio is the ratio of children of official school age based on the International Standard Classification of Education 1997 who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 62.00 |
| 1999 | 62.27 |
| 2000 | 61.92 |
School enrollment, secondary, female (% net)
Definition: Net enrollment ratio is the ratio of children of official school age based on the International Standard Classification of Education 1997 who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 65.92 |
| 1999 | 65.99 |
| 2000 | 65.26 |
School enrollment, secondary, male (% net)
Definition: Net enrollment ratio is the ratio of children of official school age based on the International Standard Classification of Education 1997 who are enrolled in school to the population of the corresponding official school age. Secondary education completes the provision of basic education that began at the primary level, and aims at laying the foundations for lifelong learning and human development, by offering more subject- or skill-oriented instruction using more specialized teachers.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1998 | 58.09 |
| 1999 | 58.55 |
| 2000 | 58.60 |
School enrollment, secondary, private (% of total secondary)
School enrollment, secondary, private (% of total secondary) in South Africa was 3.24 as of 2009. Its highest value over the past 10 years was 3.24 in 2009, while its lowest value was 2.30 in 2000.
Definition: Private enrollment refers to pupils or students enrolled in institutions that are not operated by a public authority but controlled and managed, whether for profit or not, by a private body such as a nongovernmental organization, religious body, special interest group, foundation or business enterprise.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 2.33 |
| 2000 | 2.30 |
| 2001 | 2.38 |
| 2002 | 2.54 |
| 2003 | 2.57 |
| 2004 | 2.60 |
| 2005 | 2.84 |
| 2006 | 3.02 |
| 2007 | 2.94 |
| 2008 | 3.00 |
| 2009 | 3.24 |
School enrollment, tertiary (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, tertiary (% gross) in South Africa was 15.04 as of 1994. As the graph below shows, over the past 24 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 15.04 in 1994 and a minimum value of 4.02 in 1970.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Tertiary education, whether or not to an advanced research qualification, normally requires, as a minimum condition of admission, the successful completion of education at the secondary level.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1970 | 4.02 |
| 1973 | 4.25 |
| 1988 | 10.91 |
| 1989 | 11.79 |
| 1990 | 11.95 |
| 1991 | 12.36 |
| 1992 | 12.59 |
| 1993 | 13.81 |
| 1994 | 15.04 |
School enrollment, tertiary, female (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, tertiary, female (% gross) in South Africa was 14.36 as of 1994. As the graph below shows, over the past 6 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 14.36 in 1994 and a minimum value of 9.97 in 1988.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Tertiary education, whether or not to an advanced research qualification, normally requires, as a minimum condition of admission, the successful completion of education at the secondary level.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 9.97 |
| 1989 | 10.81 |
| 1990 | 10.56 |
| 1991 | 11.21 |
| 1992 | 11.62 |
| 1993 | 12.68 |
| 1994 | 14.36 |
School enrollment, tertiary, male (% gross)
The value for School enrollment, tertiary, male (% gross) in South Africa was 15.73 as of 1994. As the graph below shows, over the past 6 years this indicator reached a maximum value of 15.73 in 1994 and a minimum value of 11.85 in 1988.
Definition: Gross enrollment ratio is the ratio of total enrollment, regardless of age, to the population of the age group that officially corresponds to the level of education shown. Tertiary education, whether or not to an advanced research qualification, normally requires, as a minimum condition of admission, the successful completion of education at the secondary level.
Source: United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Statistics.
See also:
| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 1988 | 11.85 |
| 1989 | 12.79 |
| 1990 | 13.36 |
| 1991 | 13.52 |
| 1992 | 13.58 |
| 1993 | 14.96 |
| 1994 | 15.73 |
Classification
Topic: Education Indicators
Sub-Topic: Participation
