• 11 August, 2025

The data shows a steady increase in the number of both primary and high schools over the years. The number of primary schools grew from 9,605 in 1980-81 to around 9,834 in 2022-23, while high schools increased significantly from 1,971 to 3,125 in the same period. However, primary school enrolment has declined sharply from 4.28 million in 1980-81 to around 2.56 million in 2022-23, indicating a drop in student intake. In contrast, high school enrolment peaked at 1.61 million in 2000-01 but has slightly declined in recent years, stabilizing around 1.27 million in 2022-23. This suggests a shifting trend in student enrolment, possibly due to demographic changes or variations in education policies.