2024 ECCE MoET Digest
GENERAL
1 Number of school by province and type in2024
HIGHLIGHTS
School distribution varies significantly across Vanuatu’s provinces. Sanma and Shefa have the highest total school counts, driven by strong ECE and Primary numbers. Torba has the fewest schools overall. Penama, Malampa, and Tafea have moderate numbers, with a mix of school types. The Grand Total reflects the combined school distribution across all provinces.
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| Number of Schools by Province and Type | |||||
| Province | Early Childhood | Primary | Secondary | Post School | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | 41 | 28 | 7 | 2 | 78 |
| Penama | 119 | 63 | 15 | 5 | 202 |
| Sanma | 168 | 101 | 26 | 15 | 310 |
| Malampa | 121 | 88 | 27 | 6 | 242 |
| Shefa | 135 | 99 | 63 | 28 | 325 |
| Tafea | 144 | 83 | 27 | 6 | 260 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 728 | 462 | 165 | 62 | 1,417 |
2 Number of student by school type by sex in2024
HIGHLIGHTS
The data reveals interesting gender shifts across education levels.
While males slightly outnumber females in early education and primary
school, this reverses in junior and senior secondary levels, with
females becoming the majority. This trend is particularly pronounced in
senior secondary, where females represent 57.3% of the student
population. Overall, the grand total shows a near-equal gender
distribution.
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| Student Enrollment by Sex and by School Type in 2024 | |||||
| Counts and conditional percentages (gender share within each school type). | |||||
| School Type | Female | Male | Total Students |
Gender Conditional Percentage
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Male | % Female | ||||
| ECE | 7,715 | 7,993 | 15,708 | 50.9% | 49.1% |
| Primary School | 26,671 | 29,204 | 55,875 | 52.3% | 47.7% |
| Junior Secondary | 12,601 | 12,306 | 24,907 | 49.4% | 50.6% |
| Senior Secondary | 4,564 | 3,397 | 7,961 | 42.7% | 57.3% |
| GRAND TOTAL | 51,551 | 52,900 | 104,451 | 50.6% | 49.4% |
3 Number of teacher by province,school type and sex in 2024
HIGHLIGHTS
Female teachers generally outnumber males across provinces, especially in Early Childhood and Primary education. This disparity seems less pronounced in Secondary schools. School type appears to influence gender distribution more than province alone. Further analysis is needed to understand the reasons behind these trends.
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| Teacher Count by Province, School Level, and Sex in 2024 | |||||
| Early Childhood Education | Post School Education and Training | Primary School | Secondary School | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | |||||
| Female | 42 | 0 | 52 | 12 | 106 |
| Male | 11 | 6 | 42 | 10 | 69 |
| PROVINCE TOTAL | 53 | 6 | 94 | 22 | 175 |
| Penama | |||||
| Female | 172 | 2 | 148 | 53 | 375 |
| Male | 5 | 10 | 90 | 82 | 187 |
| PROVINCE TOTAL | 177 | 12 | 238 | 135 | 562 |
| Sanma | |||||
| Female | 270 | 13 | 345 | 124 | 752 |
| Male | 9 | 12 | 192 | 144 | 357 |
| PROVINCE TOTAL | 279 | 25 | 537 | 268 | 1,109 |
| Malampa | |||||
| Female | 231 | 0 | 213 | 76 | 520 |
| Male | 5 | 1 | 162 | 114 | 282 |
| PROVINCE TOTAL | 236 | 1 | 375 | 190 | 802 |
| Shefa | |||||
| Female | 263 | 51 | 401 | 240 | 955 |
| Male | 9 | 81 | 186 | 179 | 455 |
| PROVINCE TOTAL | 272 | 132 | 587 | 419 | 1,410 |
| Tafea | |||||
| Female | 212 | 5 | 178 | 72 | 467 |
| Male | 7 | 6 | 177 | 93 | 283 |
| PROVINCE TOTAL | 219 | 11 | 355 | 165 | 750 |
| GRAND TOTAL (All Provinces) | |||||
| GRAND TOTAL (All Provinces) | 1,236 | 187 | 2,186 | 1,199 | 4,808 |
ECCE Students
1.Population figures of ECCE aged children, by sex, as per National Census in 2024
HIGHLIGHTS
The dataset shows a slightly higher number of male individuals (7946)
compared to female individuals (7575). The data is structured with
columns for an ID, sex, and the corresponding count.
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| Number of ECCE Aged Individuals by Sex in 2024 | |
| Counts include individuals aged 4 and 5 years old. | |
| Sex | Number of individuals |
|---|---|
| Female | 7,575 |
| Male | 7,946 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 15,521 |
2. Population figures of ECCE aged children, by sex and by province as per National Census in 2024
HIGHLIGHTS
The data shows population distribution by province and sex. Shefa province has the highest number of individuals, while Torba has the lowest. Male counts are generally slightly higher than female counts within each province.
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| ECCE Aged Individuals by Province and Sex in 2024 | |||
| Counts broken down by Province. | |||
| Province | Female | Male | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | 267 | 312 | 579 |
| Penama | 959 | 962 | 1,921 |
| Sanma | 1,555 | 1,669 | 3,224 |
| Malampa | 850 | 933 | 1,783 |
| Shefa | 2,572 | 2,709 | 5,281 |
| Tafea | 1,372 | 1,361 | 2,733 |
| GRAND TOTAL | 7,575 | 7,946 | 15,521 |
3.Population figures of children enrolled in ECCE, by sex and by province in 2024
HIGHLIGHTS
The data shows a slight male majority across most provinces and nationally. Sanma and Malampa are the only provinces with a female majority, albeit a small one. Tafea has the largest male percentage difference.
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| Number of Children Enrolled in ECCE, by Sex and by Province in 2024 | |||||
| Includes National Total. Sex distribution as conditional percentages. | |||||
| Province | Female | Male | Total |
Sex Conditional Percentage
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Female | % Male | ||||
| Torba | 298 | 316 | 614 | 48.5% | 51.5% |
| Penama | 998 | 1,048 | 2,046 | 48.8% | 51.2% |
| Sanma | 1,645 | 1,636 | 3,281 | 50.1% | 49.9% |
| Malampa | 1,022 | 1,016 | 2,038 | 50.1% | 49.9% |
| Shefa | 2,300 | 2,405 | 4,705 | 48.9% | 51.1% |
| Tafea | 1,452 | 1,572 | 3,024 | 48.0% | 52.0% |
| National | 7,715 | 7,993 | 15,708 | 49.1% | 50.9% |
4 NER for ECCE, by sex –2024 ,2023 , 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
ECCE participation rates nationally show a slight increase from 2022 to 2024. Female participation is consistently higher than male participation across all years. Overall participation, including both sexes, mirrors female rates closely.
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| National ECCE NER % per Sex and Total: 2022 - 2024 | ||||
| National Net Enrollment Rate (NER) by Sex and Aggregated Total for the specified period. | ||||
| Province | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | National | 76% | 74% | 72% |
| Male | National | 75% | 71% | 71% |
| Total | National | 76% | 72% | 72% |
5. NER for ECCE, by sex, by province,–2024 ,2023 , 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
The data shows Net Enrollment Rates (NER) by sex and province across
three years (2022-2024). There appears to be some variation in NER
across provinces and between genders. Further analysis is needed to
determine significant trends.
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| ECCE NER % per Sex and Province: 2022 - 2024 | |||
| Net Enrollment Rate (NER) by Female and Male across all Provinces for the specified period. | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | |||
| Female | 79% | 54% | 72% |
| Male | 68% | 47% | 74% |
| Penama | |||
| Female | 77% | 62% | 73% |
| Male | 82% | 65% | 74% |
| Sanma | |||
| Female | 80% | 60% | 74% |
| Male | 74% | 56% | 72% |
| Malampa | |||
| Female | 102% | 76% | 86% |
| Male | 90% | 72% | 91% |
| Shefa | |||
| Female | 66% | 49% | 68% |
| Male | 65% | 49% | 67% |
| Tafea | |||
| Female | 74% | 63% | 67% |
| Male | 82% | 58% | 64% |
6.GER for ECCE, by sex, - 2024 ,2023 , 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
ECCE GER shows a slight increase overall from 2022 to 2024. Female
GER consistently exceeds male GER across all reported years. The total
GER in 2024 is 101, indicating enrollment exceeding the target
population.
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| National ECCE Gross Enrollment Rate (GER) % by Sex and Total: 2022 - 2024 | |||
| National GER (%) presented by Female, Male, and Total for the specified period. | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 102% | 97% | 96% |
| Male | 101% | 94% | 94% |
| Total | 101% | 95% | 95% |
7.GER for ECCE, by sex, by province, - 2024 ,2023 , 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
The data shows GER values by sex and province across three years
(2022-2024). There’s potential to analyze trends in GER over time for
each province and sex. Further analysis could reveal interesting
demographic patterns.
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| ECCE Gross Enrollment Rate (GER) % per Sex and Province: 2022 - 2024 | |||
| GER (%) presented by Female and Male across Provinces for the three-year period. | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | |||
| Female | 112% | 93% | 100% |
| Male | 101% | 88% | 93% |
| Penama | |||
| Female | 104% | 101% | 96% |
| Male | 109% | 105% | 102% |
| Sanma | |||
| Female | 106% | 100% | 96% |
| Male | 98% | 90% | 94% |
| Malampa | |||
| Female | 120% | 113% | 104% |
| Male | 109% | 113% | 107% |
| Shefa | |||
| Female | 89% | 82% | 92% |
| Male | 89% | 81% | 89% |
| Tafea | |||
| Female | 106% | 108% | 94% |
| Male | 116% | 104% | 90% |
8. Age distribution, by gender, by province – 2024 ,2023 , 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
This ECCE data reveals age distribution trends across provinces in
Vanuatu from 2022-2024. Enrollment peaks at ages 4 and 5. Shefa province
consistently shows the highest student numbers. There are very few
students above age 7. Data cleaning is needed to remove ages 0, 1 and
above 11, as those are not ECCE ages. A deeper dive could explore gender
parity and year-over-year changes.
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| ECCE Female Age Distribution by Province (2024) | ||||||
| Age | Malampa | Penama | Sanma | Shefa | Tafea | Torba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | 121 | 189 | 255 | 430 | 261 | 52 |
| 4 | 448 | 416 | 642 | 958 | 589 | 107 |
| 5 | 423 | 322 | 597 | 735 | 433 | 104 |
| 6 | 25 | 58 | 105 | 145 | 121 | 30 |
| 7 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 14 | 32 | 5 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| ECCE Male Age Distribution by Province (2024) | ||||||
| Age | Malampa | Penama | Sanma | Shefa | Tafea | Torba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| 3 | 135 | 175 | 260 | 410 | 257 | 63 |
| 4 | 476 | 414 | 640 | 929 | 634 | 117 |
| 5 | 362 | 371 | 600 | 841 | 486 | 94 |
| 6 | 35 | 72 | 105 | 180 | 122 | 31 |
| 7 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 27 | 48 | 10 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 ECCE Female age distribution by province | ||||||
| Age | Malampa | Penama | Sanma | Shefa | Tafea | Torba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 2 |
| 3 | 128 | 151 | 226 | 385 | 212 | 43 |
| 4 | 527 | 387 | 605 | 833 | 557 | 98 |
| 5 | 401 | 342 | 583 | 708 | 496 | 97 |
| 6 | 23 | 69 | 84 | 116 | 151 | 20 |
| 7 | 3 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 32 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 ECCE Male age distribution by province | ||||||
| Age | Malampa | Penama | Sanma | Shefa | Tafea | Torba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 32 | 1 | 8 |
| 3 | 151 | 166 | 196 | 364 | 251 | 45 |
| 4 | 478 | 434 | 610 | 875 | 610 | 94 |
| 5 | 461 | 382 | 563 | 749 | 508 | 94 |
| 6 | 39 | 78 | 97 | 137 | 204 | 26 |
| 7 | 2 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 42 | 4 |
| 8 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| 9 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 ECCE Female age distribution by province | ||||||
| Age | Malampa | Penama | Sanma | Shefa | Tafea | Torba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 29 | 17 | 0 |
| 3 | 148 | 164 | 235 | 408 | 241 | 57 |
| 4 | 500 | 425 | 620 | 1007 | 528 | 118 |
| 5 | 418 | 260 | 537 | 696 | 392 | 102 |
| 6 | 34 | 43 | 83 | 129 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 3 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 2 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 0 |
| 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 ECCE Male age distribution by province | ||||||
| Age | Malampa | Penama | Sanma | Shefa | Tafea | Torba |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 26 | 8 | 1 |
| 3 | 143 | 198 | 230 | 394 | 268 | 39 |
| 4 | 521 | 413 | 614 | 1002 | 580 | 122 |
| 5 | 445 | 332 | 578 | 803 | 402 | 113 |
| 6 | 18 | 62 | 94 | 138 | 87 | 20 |
| 7 | 2 | 13 | 21 | 29 | 20 | 2 |
| 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Statistical Indicators on 2024 ECCE Age distribution by Province | ||||
| Province | Mean | Mode | Standard deviation | Pearson skewness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | 4.413681 | 4 | 0.9917482 | 0.4171228 |
| Penama | 4.323558 | 4 | 0.9106285 | 0.3553130 |
| Sanma | 4.397745 | 4 | 0.9509211 | 0.4182730 |
| Malampa | 4.334642 | 4 | 0.7674574 | 0.4360396 |
| Shefa | 4.330499 | 4 | 0.9321216 | 0.3545669 |
| Tafea | 4.406085 | 4 | 1.0494439 | 0.3869522 |
| Statistical Indicators on 2023 ECCE Age distribution by Province | ||||
| Province | Mean | Mode | Standard deviation | Pearson skewness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | 4.362101 | 4 | 0.9568849 | 0.3784168 |
| Penama | 4.396098 | 4 | 0.9268957 | 0.4273378 |
| Sanma | 4.397360 | 4 | 0.9022145 | 0.4404271 |
| Malampa | 4.330337 | 4 | 0.7849192 | 0.4208549 |
| Shefa | 4.294643 | 4 | 0.9108973 | 0.3234644 |
| Tafea | 4.511635 | 4 | 1.0393302 | 0.4922742 |
| Statistical Indicators on 2022 ECCE Age distribution by Province | ||||
| Province | Mean | Mode | Standard deviation | Pearson skewness |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | 4.383721 | 4 | 0.9340664 | 0.4108069 |
| Penama | 4.266667 | 4 | 0.9068281 | 0.2940653 |
| Sanma | 4.367307 | 4 | 0.9412165 | 0.3902472 |
| Malampa | 4.302936 | 4 | 0.7816033 | 0.3875827 |
| Shefa | 4.294168 | 4 | 0.9576290 | 0.3071832 |
| Tafea | 4.294449 | 4 | 1.0180100 | 0.2892394 |
9.Age distribution,by gender, by education authority, by language of instruction, by province – 2024 ,2023 , 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
Regarding Authorithy:
The data reveals enrollment concentrated in ages 3-5, aligning with
the typical ECCE age range. English language programs consistently show
the highest student numbers across provinces. While enrollment drops off
significantly after age 6, some students outside the 4-5 age range are
present. Vernacular language programs generally have the lowest
enrollment. There are similarities in the age distribution pattern
across provinces, with peak enrollment in the 4-5 age range, but the
magnitude of enrollment varies significantly.
Regarding Language:
This ECCE data reveals enrollment across ages 2-11 in Vanuatu’s
provinces, focusing on language of instruction. Notably, many entries
show zero students, particularly for Bislama and Vernacular languages.
English and French instruction appears more prevalent, especially in
certain provinces and under specific authorities (Government and
Private). Further analysis is needed to understand the reasons behind
these disparities and the overall access to ECCE. The age range is also
quite broad for “early childhood.”
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ECCE Schools
1.Number of ECCE schools, by province-2024 ,2023 , 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
Here’s a brief analysis of the data:
- Sanma consistently has the highest count.
- Torba consistently has the lowest count.
- Tafea count is stable across all years.
- Sanma and Shefa show a decreasing trend in count from 2022 to 2024.
- Malampa and Penama show a slight decreasing trend
in count from 2022 to 2024.
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| Number of ECCE Schools by Province (2022 - 2024) | |||
| Trend in the total count of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) institutions. | |||
| Province | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | 41 | 41 | 41 |
| Penama | 119 | 119 | 121 |
| Sanma | 168 | 176 | 186 |
| Malampa | 121 | 125 | 126 |
| Shefa | 135 | 139 | 156 |
| Tafea | 144 | 144 | 144 |
| NATIONAL TOTAL | 728 | 744 | 774 |
2.Number of ECCE schools, by province and education authority-2024 ,2023 , 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
The data shows the number of ECCE schools across Vanuatu provinces
from 2022-2024, categorized by authority type. Government of Vanuatu and
Private schools are generally more numerous than Church-affiliated
schools. Sanma and Tafea provinces have a significant number of private
ECCE schools. Torba province consistently has the lowest number of ECCE
schools across all authority types. The numbers appear relatively stable
year-over-year, with only minor fluctuations in most categories. Shefa
province has the highest number of Governement of Vanuatu schools.
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| Number of ECCE Schools by Province and Authority (2022 - 2024) | |||
| Trend in the count of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) institutions, detailed by managing authority. | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | |||
| Church (Government Assisted) | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Church (Not Government Assisted) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Government of Vanuatu | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Private | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Penama | |||
| Church (Government Assisted) | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Government of Vanuatu | 48 | 48 | 49 |
| Private | 45 | 45 | 46 |
| Sanma | |||
| Church (Government Assisted) | 22 | 23 | 26 |
| Church (Not Government Assisted) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Government of Vanuatu | 49 | 49 | 50 |
| Private | 92 | 99 | 105 |
| Malampa | |||
| Church (Government Assisted) | 30 | 30 | 31 |
| Government of Vanuatu | 66 | 67 | 67 |
| Private | 25 | 28 | 28 |
| Shefa | |||
| Church (Government Assisted) | 16 | 17 | 19 |
| Church (Not Government Assisted) | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Government of Vanuatu | 82 | 83 | 90 |
| Private | 34 | 36 | 44 |
| Tafea | |||
| Church (Government Assisted) | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Government of Vanuatu | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Private | 106 | 106 | 106 |
| NATIONAL TOTAL | |||
| NATIONAL TOTAL | 728 | 744 | 774 |
3.Number of ECCE schools, by province and language of instruction-2024 ,2023 , 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
The data shows ECCE school counts from 2022-2024 across six
provinces, categorized by language of instruction. English is
consistently the most prevalent language in most provinces. Tafea
province shows equal counts for English and Vernacular schools. Torba
province has very few Vernacular schools. Shefa province had a
“Bilingual” school in 2022, which is absent in subsequent years. Sanma
shows the highest English ECCE school counts. Overall, the numbers
appear relatively stable year-over-year for most provinces and
languages, with minor fluctuations.
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| Number of ECCE Schools by Province and Language (2022 - 2024) | |||
| Trend in the count of Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) institutions, detailed by language of instruction. | |||
| 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | |||
| English | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| French | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Vernacular | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Penama | |||
| Bislama | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| English | 62 | 62 | 62 |
| French | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Vernacular | 24 | 24 | 25 |
| Sanma | |||
| Bislama | 24 | 26 | 27 |
| English | 98 | 103 | 108 |
| French | 27 | 27 | 28 |
| Vernacular | 19 | 20 | 23 |
| Malampa | |||
| Bislama | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| English | 72 | 73 | 73 |
| French | 31 | 33 | 33 |
| Vernacular | 15 | 16 | 17 |
| Shefa | |||
| Bilingual | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bislama | 9 | 10 | 14 |
| English | 80 | 82 | 88 |
| French | 20 | 20 | 21 |
| Vernacular | 26 | 27 | 32 |
| Tafea | |||
| Bislama | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| English | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| French | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Vernacular | 64 | 64 | 64 |
| NATIONAL TOTAL | |||
| NATIONAL TOTAL | 728 | 744 | 774 |
4.Number of ECCE schools, by province ,language of instruction and education authority-2024 ,2023 , 2022
HIGHLIGHTS
This dataset shows the number of ECCE schools in Vanuatu across 3
years (2022-2024), broken down by province, language of instruction
(Bislama, English, French, Vernacular), and authority (Government,
Church, Private). English-language schools, particularly those run by
the government and private entities, appear to be prevalent. Sanma and
Shefa provinces have the highest number of schools overall. The data
allows for tracking changes in ECCE provision by language and authority
over time within each province. A “Bilingual” language option appears
only once in Shefa in 2022. “Church (Not Government Assisted)” schools
are only present in Sanma, Shefa and Torba provinces.
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| Number of ECCE Schools by Province, Language, and Authority (2022 - 2024) | ||||
| Trend in the count of ECCE institutions, detailed by language of instruction and managing authority. | ||||
| Language | Authority | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torba | ||||
| English | Church (Government Assisted) | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| English | Church (Not Government Assisted) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| English | Government of Vanuatu | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| English | Private | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| French | Government of Vanuatu | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Vernacular | Church (Government Assisted) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Penama | ||||
| Bislama | Government of Vanuatu | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Bislama | Private | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| English | Church (Government Assisted) | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| English | Government of Vanuatu | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| English | Private | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| French | Church (Government Assisted) | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| French | Government of Vanuatu | 7 | 7 | 8 |
| French | Private | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Vernacular | Church (Government Assisted) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vernacular | Government of Vanuatu | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Vernacular | Private | 16 | 16 | 17 |
| Sanma | ||||
| Bislama | Church (Government Assisted) | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Bislama | Government of Vanuatu | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Bislama | Private | 18 | 19 | 20 |
| English | Church (Government Assisted) | 8 | 8 | 9 |
| English | Church (Not Government Assisted) | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| English | Government of Vanuatu | 33 | 33 | 34 |
| English | Private | 54 | 59 | 62 |
| French | Church (Government Assisted) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| French | Church (Not Government Assisted) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| French | Government of Vanuatu | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| French | Private | 9 | 9 | 10 |
| Vernacular | Church (Government Assisted) | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| Vernacular | Church (Not Government Assisted) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vernacular | Government of Vanuatu | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Vernacular | Private | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Malampa | ||||
| Bislama | Church (Government Assisted) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bislama | Government of Vanuatu | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bislama | Private | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| English | Church (Government Assisted) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| English | Government of Vanuatu | 48 | 49 | 49 |
| English | Private | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| French | Church (Government Assisted) | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| French | Government of Vanuatu | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| French | Private | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Vernacular | Church (Government Assisted) | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Vernacular | Government of Vanuatu | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Vernacular | Private | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Shefa | ||||
| Bilingual | Government of Vanuatu | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bislama | Church (Government Assisted) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bislama | Government of Vanuatu | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Bislama | Private | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| English | Church (Government Assisted) | 10 | 11 | 13 |
| English | Church (Not Government Assisted) | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| English | Government of Vanuatu | 51 | 51 | 52 |
| English | Private | 16 | 17 | 20 |
| French | Church (Government Assisted) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| French | Government of Vanuatu | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| French | Private | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Vernacular | Government of Vanuatu | 12 | 13 | 16 |
| Vernacular | Private | 14 | 14 | 16 |
| Tafea | ||||
| Bislama | Government of Vanuatu | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Bislama | Private | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| English | Church (Government Assisted) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| English | Government of Vanuatu | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| English | Private | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| French | Church (Government Assisted) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| French | Government of Vanuatu | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| French | Private | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Vernacular | Church (Government Assisted) | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Vernacular | Government of Vanuatu | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Vernacular | Private | 44 | 44 | 44 |
| NATIONAL TOTAL | ||||
| NATIONAL TOTAL | NATIONAL TOTAL | 728 | 744 | 774 |