The total number of students in South Africa amounted to around 13.4 million in 2022. There were more male enrollees in the schools than female ones, reaching approximately 6.78 million and 6.63 million students, respectively. Moreover, most of the learners were receiving education via public schooling with a share of around 95 percent.
Number of students in South Africa in 2022, by gender
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Department of Basic Education South Africa. (December 12, 2022). Number of students in South Africa in 2022, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 23, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1330047/number-of-students-in-south-africa-by-gender/
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