In 2018, the share of male children between the ages of six and 13 years who were attending a primary education institution in South Africa was at 91.6 percent. This was slightly higher than that for females, which stood at 90.1 percent. Moreover, 7.2 percent of males and nine percent of females were attending other educational institutions (pre-primary, secondary or other special schools). Furthermore, slightly more males than females were out of school.
Share of children aged 6 to 13 years who attended educational institutions in South Africa in 2018, by gender
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Statistics South Africa. (February 25, 2021). Share of children aged 6 to 13 years who attended educational institutions in South Africa in 2018, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1261751/share-of-children-attending-primary-educational-institutions-in-south-africa-by-gender/
Statistics South Africa. "Share of children aged 6 to 13 years who attended educational institutions in South Africa in 2018, by gender." Chart. February 25, 2021. Statista. Accessed December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1261751/share-of-children-attending-primary-educational-institutions-in-south-africa-by-gender/
Statistics South Africa. (2021). Share of children aged 6 to 13 years who attended educational institutions in South Africa in 2018, by gender. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1261751/share-of-children-attending-primary-educational-institutions-in-south-africa-by-gender/
Statistics South Africa. "Share of Children Aged 6 to 13 Years Who Attended Educational Institutions in South Africa in 2018, by Gender." Statista, Statista Inc., 25 Feb 2021, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1261751/share-of-children-attending-primary-educational-institutions-in-south-africa-by-gender/
Statistics South Africa, Share of children aged 6 to 13 years who attended educational institutions in South Africa in 2018, by gender Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1261751/share-of-children-attending-primary-educational-institutions-in-south-africa-by-gender/ (last visited December 30, 2024)
Share of children aged 6 to 13 years who attended educational institutions in South Africa in 2018, by gender [Graph], Statistics South Africa, February 25, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1261751/share-of-children-attending-primary-educational-institutions-in-south-africa-by-gender/
