Primary Students


1.Population figures of Primary aged children, by sex, as per National Census

HIGHLIGHTS

The National Census reveals a primary-aged population with a slight gender imbalance. There are 22,919 female and 24,497 male children, indicating a higher number of boys in this age group.
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Number of Primary Aged Individuals by Sex in 2023
Counts include individuals in the official Primary age range.
Number of individuals
Female 22,919
Male 24,497
GRAND TOTAL 47,416


2. Population figures of Primary aged children, by sex and by province as per National Census

HIGHLIGHTS

Primary-aged children population data from the National Census shows counts by province and gender. Male counts slightly exceed female counts in each province. Shefa province has the highest population of primary-aged children.


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Number of Primary Aged Individuals (6-11) by Province and Sex in 2023
Census population count for children in the official Primary age range, including Provincial and National totals.
Number of individuals
Torba
TOTAL 1,979
Female 954
Male 1,025
Penama
TOTAL 5,684
Female 2,721
Male 2,963
Sanma
TOTAL 9,935
Female 4,772
Male 5,163
Malampa
TOTAL 6,706
Female 3,321
Male 3,385
Shefa
TOTAL 15,018
Female 7,184
Male 7,834
Tafea
TOTAL 8,094
Female 3,967
Male 4,127
NATIONAL TOTAL
NATIONAL TOTAL 47,416


3.Population figures of children enrolled in Primary, by sex and by province in 2023


HIGHLIGHTS

The dataset shows primary school enrollment counts by province and gender. Male enrollment consistently exceeds female enrollment in each province. Shefa province has the highest enrollment, while Torba has the lowest.


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Number of Children Enrolled in Primary, by Sex and by Province in 2023
Counts include provincial and national totals.
Province Female Male Total
Torba 962 1,010 1,972
Penama 3,168 3,513 6,681
Sanma 5,793 6,176 11,969
Malampa 3,881 4,226 8,107
Shefa 7,740 8,603 16,343
Tafea 4,715 5,183 9,898
National 26,259 28,711 54,970

4. NER for Primary, by sex,–2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

The National Education Rate (NER) data shows slight fluctuations between 2021 and 2023. Female NER is consistently higher than male NER in the provided dataset. Total NER appears to be driven by the higher female NER.
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National Primary NER % per Sex and Total: 2021 - 2023
National Net Enrollment Rate (NER) by Sex and Aggregated Total for the specified period in Primary Education.
2023 2022 2021
Female 95% 98% 98%
Male 94% 97% 97%
Total 95% 97% 98%


5. NER for Primary, by sex, by province,–2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows Net Enrollment Rates (NER) by sex and province in Vanuatu from 2021-2023. There appears to be some variation in NER across provinces and between genders. Torba province consistently shows the lowest NER.
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Primary NER % per Sex and Province: 2021 - 2023
Net Enrollment Rate (NER) by Female and Male across all Provinces for the specified period in Primary Education.
2023 2022 2021
Torba
Female 84% 88% 85%
Male 79% 81% 78%
Penama
Female 94% 97% 96%
Male 92% 93% 92%
Sanma
Female 101% 101% 102%
Male 96% 98% 98%
Malampa
Female 100% 103% 104%
Male 102% 105% 105%
Shefa
Female 91% 94% 96%
Male 91% 94% 96%
Tafea
Female 94% 98% 98%
Male 96% 100% 99%


6.GER for Primary, by sex - 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

The GER (Gross Enrolment Ratio) data shows a slight increase from 2021 to 2023. Males consistently have a higher GER than females in the provided years. The “Total” GER falls between the male and female values, as expected.
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National Primary GER % per Sex and Total: 2021 - 2023
National Gross Enrollment Rate (GER) by Sex and Aggregated Total for the specified period.
2023 2022 2021
Female 115% 120% 122%
Male 117% 123% 123%
Total 116% 121% 123%


7.GER for Primary, by sex, by province, - 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows GER values by sex and province in Vanuatu for 2021-2023. Males generally have slightly higher GER values than females within each province and year. There appears to be some variation in GER across provinces.
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Primary Gross Enrollment Rate (GER) % per Sex and Province: 2021 - 2023
GER (%) presented by Female and Male across Provinces for the three-year period .
2023 2022 2021
Torba
Female 101% 111% 110%
Male 99% 107% 104%
Penama
Female 116% 121% 122%
Male 119% 122% 121%
Sanma
Female 121% 125% 126%
Male 120% 124% 126%
Malampa
Female 117% 122% 127%
Male 125% 130% 131%
Shefa
Female 108% 112% 114%
Male 110% 114% 115%
Tafea
Female 119% 128% 131%
Male 126% 136% 137%


8. Age distribution, by sex, by province – 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

This dataset shows primary school age distribution (2-17) across six provinces in Vanuatu (Malampa, Penama, Sanma, Shefa, Tafea, Torba) for the years 2021, 2022, and 2023. Student numbers peak around ages 7-10, then decline. There are very few students aged 2-4 and 15-17. Shefa province generally has the highest student numbers. The data could be used to analyze enrollment trends and plan resource allocation.


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2023 Primary Girl age distribution by province
Age Sex Malampa Penama Sanma Shefa Tafea Torba
2 F 0 0 0 0 0 0
3 F 0 0 1 0 0 0
4 F 2 5 10 27 27 0
5 F 148 104 167 363 252 28
6 F 531 306 690 913 505 110
7 F 538 446 771 1104 656 142
8 F 609 478 863 1270 681 132
9 F 596 480 895 1222 724 142
10 F 556 455 838 1158 717 152
11 F 480 381 773 881 436 124
12 F 259 269 430 545 358 57
13 F 110 164 217 177 189 48
14 F 33 55 83 55 105 18
15 F 17 20 33 21 46 7
16 F 2 5 16 3 14 2
17 F 0 0 6 1 5 0
2023 Primary Boy age distribution by province
Age Sex Malampa Penama Sanma Shefa Tafea Torba
2 M 0 0 0 1 1 0
3 M 0 1 2 0 3 0
4 M 3 7 8 25 36 1
5 M 138 93 153 340 232 33
6 M 532 363 718 1036 531 115
7 M 565 481 833 1126 690 136
8 M 621 489 885 1349 762 137
9 M 610 476 885 1395 708 145
10 M 603 522 830 1232 739 161
11 M 530 408 804 1030 542 113
12 M 341 337 548 659 418 74
13 M 171 219 288 289 277 48
14 M 71 87 154 93 150 25
15 M 30 22 51 26 66 13
16 M 9 8 13 2 20 5
17 M 2 0 4 0 8 4
2022 Primary Girl age distribution by province
Age Sex Malampa Penama Sanma Shefa Tafea Torba
2 F 0 0 1 0 0 0
3 F 1 0 2 2 0 0
4 F 5 8 20 29 46 6
5 F 166 109 200 359 247 37
6 F 520 385 671 941 562 131
7 F 619 457 813 1196 646 131
8 F 627 476 873 1219 735 139
9 F 578 468 835 1159 735 165
10 F 570 412 815 988 497 144
11 F 470 369 700 1016 518 104
12 F 255 311 502 515 385 97
13 F 134 134 209 220 267 35
14 F 42 69 99 63 129 22
15 F 20 19 47 17 56 13
16 F 4 4 11 2 25 2
17 F 4 1 6 1 5 1
2022 Primary Boy age distribution by province
Age Sex Malampa Penama Sanma Shefa Tafea Torba
2 M 2 0 1 0 1 0
3 M 2 0 1 2 4 0
4 M 2 13 15 33 33 6
5 M 154 118 197 371 269 50
6 M 531 409 706 981 586 119
7 M 621 481 853 1264 751 132
8 M 614 471 897 1375 725 146
9 M 620 520 843 1226 757 169
10 M 585 440 855 1119 602 126
11 M 548 433 788 1079 608 117
12 M 370 374 578 682 475 86
13 M 186 216 342 294 330 70
14 M 73 85 135 102 178 33
15 M 30 33 52 44 88 10
16 M 11 9 23 9 28 8
17 M 0 1 8 1 9 3
2021 Primary Girl age distribution by province
Age Sex Malampa Penama Sanma Shefa Tafea Torba
1 F 0 0 1 0 0 0
2 F 1 0 2 0 0 0
3 F 8 1 3 0 5 1
4 F 7 10 19 29 36 3
5 F 192 140 174 320 255 50
6 F 575 406 759 1080 604 115
7 F 612 454 872 1200 730 126
8 F 575 462 857 1196 755 146
9 F 576 416 830 1027 528 136
10 F 547 393 739 1149 591 116
11 F 451 405 693 921 524 143
12 F 305 247 483 592 437 77
13 F 148 172 258 217 255 58
14 F 72 68 112 82 143 30
15 F 19 24 38 14 58 6
16 F 4 7 14 6 30 5
17 F 3 1 4 2 9 1
2021 Primary Boy age distribution by province
Age Sex Malampa Penama Sanma Shefa Tafea Torba
1 M 0 0 0 0 2 0
2 M 2 0 2 1 2 0
3 M 2 1 2 4 3 0
4 M 4 16 14 23 39 9
5 M 154 139 175 336 274 42
6 M 578 426 788 1080 637 106
7 M 602 452 877 1350 735 138
8 M 641 516 864 1259 789 153
9 M 587 427 858 1166 633 121
10 M 583 451 819 1190 663 126
11 M 532 458 737 1062 633 113
12 M 369 340 589 630 502 101
13 M 218 195 332 297 368 57
14 M 85 96 151 113 206 30
15 M 26 32 64 34 100 14
16 M 10 9 20 5 35 3
17 M 5 0 14 3 16 2
Statistical Indicators on 2023 Primary Age distribution by Province
Province Mean Mode Standard deviation Pearson skewness
Malampa 8.901813 8 2.218228 0.40654678
Penama 9.190989 10 2.300556 -0.35165869
Sanma 9.098588 9 2.280938 0.04322257
Shefa 8.801016 8 2.143101 0.37376474
Tafea 9.037785 10 2.427609 -0.39636301
Torba 9.117140 10 2.335392 -0.37803511
Statistical Indicators on 2022 Primary Age distribution by Province
Province Mean Mode Standard deviation Pearson skewness
Malampa 8.896820 8 2.259870 0.39684566
Penama 9.129231 9 2.365987 0.05462025
Sanma 9.097206 8 2.340730 0.46874522
Shefa 8.797290 8 2.199681 0.36245701
Tafea 9.098378 9 2.550031 0.03857921
Torba 9.107992 9 2.457103 0.04395110
Statistical Indicators on 2021 Primary Age distribution by Province
Province Mean Mode Standard deviation Pearson skewness
Malampa 8.902979 8 2.337867 0.3862405
Penama 9.078504 8 2.421297 0.4454239
Sanma 9.067083 7 2.379467 0.8687168
Shefa 8.783805 7 2.213273 0.8059579
Tafea 9.137680 8 2.619801 0.4342622
Torba 9.159763 8 2.494418 0.4649435

9.Age distribution, by sex, by education authority, by language of instruction, by province – 2023

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows student age distribution across provinces, languages, and genders. Enrollment peaks within the expected primary school age (6-11). English language students generally outnumber French. Older students (12+) suggest grade repetition or late entry. Provinces like Shefa and Sanma have significantly higher enrollment than Torba. The number of students in Penama, Malampa and Tafea are similar.

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10.Age distribution, by sex, by year level, by province – 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

Here’s a brief analysis of the provided primary school age distribution data:

The data shows age and year level distribution across provinces in Vanuatu from 2021-2023. Enrollment is heavily skewed towards ages 5-8, corresponding to lower primary grades (1-3). There’s a significant drop-off in student numbers as age and grade level increase, indicating potential issues with retention or access to higher grades. Some students are outside the typical age range for their grade, suggesting grade repetition or late entry. Shefa and Sanma provinces generally have the highest student populations. Further analysis is needed to understand the reasons behind these trends.


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## [1] "2023 Count of Primary Students by Province, Age, Sex, and Class Level"
## [1] "2022 Count of Primary Students by Province, Age, Sex, and Class Level"
## [1] "2021 Count of Primary Students by Province, Age, Sex, and Class Level"

11.Primary education repetition rates, by province – 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

Primary education repetition rates show mixed trends across provinces. While some, like Torba and Penama, experienced increases from 2022 to 2023, others, such as Malampa, saw a decrease. Shefa remained stable. Further investigation is needed to understand the factors driving these provincial variations.

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Primary Repetition Rate by Province: Trend Analysis
Percentage of students repeating the same grade from one year to the next.
Province repetition rate 2022 repetition rate 2023
Torba 10% 12%
Penama 10% 12%
Sanma 8% 10%
Malampa 12% 8%
Shefa 5% 5%
Tafea 7% 9%

12.Primary education repetition rates,by sex, by province,– 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows primary education repetition rates by province and gender for 2022 and 2023. Generally, repetition rates increased from 2022 to 2023, particularly for males. Malampa shows a decrease in repetition rates. Shefa consistently has the lowest rates. Further analysis could explore reasons for these provincial and gender-based differences.

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Primary Repetition Rate by Province and Sex: Trend Analysis
Percentage of students repeating the same grade from one year to the next.
repetition rate 2022 repetition rate 2023
Torba
Female 10% 12%
Male 10% 13%
Penama
Female 9% 10%
Male 11% 14%
Sanma
Female 7% 8%
Male 10% 12%
Malampa
Female 10% 7%
Male 14% 10%
Shefa
Female 4% 5%
Male 6% 6%
Tafea
Female 6% 8%
Male 7% 10%

13.Primary education repetition rates, by sex, by education authority, by province– 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows primary education repetition rates in Vanuatu across provinces, authorities, and genders for 2022 and 2023. A significant number of “NA” values exist, particularly for “Church (Not Government Assisted)” and “Private” authorities, limiting analysis. Generally, repetition rates vary considerably by province and authority type. Some provinces show increases in repetition rates from 2022 to 2023 (e.g., Torba males in Church-assisted schools), while others show decreases (e.g., Sanma private schools). Gender differences are also apparent, but inconsistent across provinces and authorities. Further investigation is needed to understand the reasons behind these variations and the missing data.

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Primary Repetition Rate by Province, Authority, and Sex: Trend Analysis
Percentage of students repeating the same grade from one year to the next.
Authority repetition rate 2022 repetition rate 2023
Torba
Female Church (Government Assisted) 12% 12%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 13% 18%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Female Government of Vanuatu 7% 12%
Male Government of Vanuatu 8% 8%
Female Private NA NA
Male Private NA NA
Penama
Female Church (Government Assisted) 9% 12%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 12% 16%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Female Government of Vanuatu 9% 9%
Male Government of Vanuatu 11% 12%
Female Private NA NA
Male Private NA NA
Sanma
Female Church (Government Assisted) 10% 10%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 15% 12%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) 5% 7%
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) 3% 3%
Female Government of Vanuatu 5% 8%
Male Government of Vanuatu 7% 11%
Female Private 14% 3%
Male Private 7% 0%
Malampa
Female Church (Government Assisted) 14% 12%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 18% 14%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Female Government of Vanuatu 8% 5%
Male Government of Vanuatu 11% 7%
Female Private NA NA
Male Private NA NA
Shefa
Female Church (Government Assisted) 3% 7%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 6% 10%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) 0% 0%
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) 4% 0%
Female Government of Vanuatu 5% 4%
Male Government of Vanuatu 6% 5%
Female Private 3% 3%
Male Private 3% 2%
Tafea
Female Church (Government Assisted) 10% 10%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 10% 14%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Female Government of Vanuatu 5% 7%
Male Government of Vanuatu 6% 9%
Female Private 0% 0%
Male Private 0% 0%

14.Primary education repetition rates, by sex, by province,by yearlevel– 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

Here’s a brief comment on the repetition rate data:

Overall, repetition rates vary significantly across provinces, year levels, and gender. Torba generally shows higher repetition rates, particularly in early grades, with a slight increase in 2023. Penama’s rates are also elevated in grade 1, with males showing a notable increase in 2023. Sanma and Malampa exhibit moderate repetition, with Malampa showing a decrease in 2023. Shefa consistently has the lowest repetition rates. Tafea shows an increase in repetition rates in 2023. Gender disparities are present, though inconsistent across provinces and grades.

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Primary Repetition Rate by Province, Year Level, and Sex: Trend Analysis
Percentage of students repeating the same grade from one year to the next.
YearLevel repetition rate 2022 repetition rate 2023
Torba
Female 1 13% 18%
Male 1 14% 19%
Female 2 11% 9%
Male 2 10% 8%
Female 3 11% 13%
Male 3 8% 12%
Female 4 9% 8%
Male 4 11% 13%
Female 5 8% 13%
Male 5 6% 14%
Female 6 6% 11%
Male 6 11% 10%
Penama
Female 1 17% 17%
Male 1 19% 24%
Female 2 7% 11%
Male 2 10% 12%
Female 3 9% 13%
Male 3 12% 15%
Female 4 7% 8%
Male 4 11% 15%
Female 5 5% 4%
Male 5 7% 7%
Female 6 5% 6%
Male 6 4% 6%
Sanma
Female 1 11% 10%
Male 1 16% 15%
Female 2 9% 8%
Male 2 10% 10%
Female 3 7% 10%
Male 3 10% 13%
Female 4 6% 9%
Male 4 9% 13%
Female 5 5% 7%
Male 5 5% 10%
Female 6 4% 5%
Male 6 6% 7%
Malampa
Female 1 17% 12%
Male 1 22% 12%
Female 2 10% 7%
Male 2 13% 10%
Female 3 11% 7%
Male 3 14% 10%
Female 4 11% 7%
Male 4 14% 11%
Female 5 9% 6%
Male 5 10% 9%
Female 6 3% 5%
Male 6 7% 6%
Shefa
Female 1 7% 7%
Male 1 7% 9%
Female 2 4% 5%
Male 2 5% 6%
Female 3 4% 4%
Male 3 5% 6%
Female 4 4% 4%
Male 4 6% 5%
Female 5 3% 3%
Male 5 4% 5%
Female 6 3% 4%
Male 6 5% 7%
Tafea
Female 1 12% 15%
Male 1 12% 16%
Female 2 6% 10%
Male 2 8% 11%
Female 3 5% 9%
Male 3 6% 11%
Female 4 5% 6%
Male 4 7% 11%
Female 5 4% 6%
Male 5 5% 10%
Female 6 6% 5%
Male 6 4% 4%

15.Primary education drop-out rates, by province – 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows generally stable primary education dropout rates in Vanuatu provinces between 2022 and 2023. Most provinces experienced no change or a slight increase of 1%. Tafea province saw a more significant increase of 4%, warranting further investigation. Torba and Sanma maintained consistent dropout rates.

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Primary Dropout Rate by Province: Trend Analysis
Percentage of students dropping out of the system from one year to the next.
Province dropout rate 2022 dropout rate 2023
Torba 11% 11%
Penama 7% 8%
Sanma 7% 7%
Malampa 8% 8%
Shefa 8% 9%
Tafea 11% 15%

16.Primary education drop-out rates,by sex, by province,– 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows primary education dropout rates in Vanuatu provinces for 2022 and 2023, disaggregated by gender. Generally, dropout rates are low, but there’s a slight increase in 2023 across most provinces and genders. Tafea province exhibits the highest dropout rates. Male dropout rates tend to be slightly higher than female rates in most provinces. Further investigation is needed to understand the drivers behind these trends.

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Primary Dropout Rate by Province and Sex: Trend Analysis
Percentage of students dropping out of the system from one year to the next.
dropout rate 2022 dropout rate 2023
Torba
Female 10% 10%
Male 11% 12%
Penama
Female 7% 7%
Male 6% 8%
Sanma
Female 7% 7%
Male 7% 8%
Malampa
Female 7% 8%
Male 8% 8%
Shefa
Female 7% 9%
Male 8% 10%
Tafea
Female 11% 14%
Male 11% 15%

17.Primary education drop-out rates, by sex, by education authority, by province– 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

The data reveals varying dropout rates across provinces, authorities, and genders. Several observations stand out:

  • Sanma Province: Shows significantly higher dropout rates for “Church (Not Government Assisted)” and “Private” authorities, particularly in 2022. The “Private” authority also shows a dramatic increase in dropout rates in 2023.
  • Gender Disparities: In several instances, male dropout rates are higher than female rates, especially in Torba and Tafea.
  • Time Trend: Generally, dropout rates appear to have increased from 2022 to 2023 in several provinces and under different authorities.
  • Authority Impact: “Government of Vanuatu” schools generally have lower and more stable dropout rates compared to other authorities, except for Sanma.
  • Tafea Province: Shows a significant increase in dropout rates for “Private” authorities in 2023, with a particularly high rate for males.

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Primary Dropout Rate by Province, Authority, and Gender: Trend Analysis
Percentage of students dropping out of the system from one year to the next.
Authority dropout rate 2022 dropout rate 2023
Torba
Female Church (Government Assisted) 10% 8%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 10% 11%
Female Government of Vanuatu 11% 12%
Male Government of Vanuatu 11% 14%
Penama
Female Church (Government Assisted) 8% 10%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 7% 10%
Female Government of Vanuatu 6% 6%
Male Government of Vanuatu 6% 6%
Sanma
Female Church (Government Assisted) 8% 8%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 7% 10%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) 31% 28%
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) 45% 16%
Female Government of Vanuatu 6% 5%
Male Government of Vanuatu 6% 6%
Female Private 6% 48%
Male Private 24% 54%
Malampa
Female Church (Government Assisted) 7% 7%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 7% 7%
Female Government of Vanuatu 8% 8%
Male Government of Vanuatu 8% 8%
Shefa
Female Church (Government Assisted) 8% 10%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 9% 10%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) 1% 1%
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) 2% 4%
Female Government of Vanuatu 7% 8%
Male Government of Vanuatu 8% 8%
Female Private 9% 8%
Male Private 9% 10%
Tafea
Female Church (Government Assisted) 14% 18%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 13% 19%
Female Government of Vanuatu 10% 12%
Male Government of Vanuatu 10% 14%
Female Private 6% 38%
Male Private 0% 38%

18.Primary education drop-out rates, by sex, by province,by yearlevel– 2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

The data reveals concerning trends in primary school dropout rates across provinces. Generally, dropout rates increase significantly in Year 6 for all provinces, particularly for males. Tafea province exhibits the highest Year 6 dropout rates, with a substantial increase from 2022 to 2023. While some provinces show slight improvements in lower year levels, the Year 6 spike warrants further investigation into contributing factors like access to secondary education or economic pressures. Gender disparities are also evident, with males often experiencing higher dropout rates, especially in later years.

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Primary Dropout Rate by Province, Year Level, and Sex: Trend Analysis
Percentage of students dropping out of the system from one year to the next.
YearLevel dropout rate 2022 dropout rate 2023
Torba
Female 1 8% 5%
Male 1 10% 6%
Female 2 4% 5%
Male 2 4% 7%
Female 3 8% 4%
Male 3 9% 5%
Female 4 9% 7%
Male 4 8% 11%
Female 5 11% 15%
Male 5 12% 17%
Female 6 24% 26%
Male 6 26% 30%
Penama
Female 1 8% 4%
Male 1 6% 3%
Female 2 4% 5%
Male 2 4% 5%
Female 3 4% 2%
Male 3 3% 2%
Female 4 4% 4%
Male 4 4% 4%
Female 5 7% 5%
Male 5 5% 6%
Female 6 20% 27%
Male 6 21% 31%
Sanma
Female 1 6% 5%
Male 1 4% 6%
Female 2 4% 4%
Male 2 5% 6%
Female 3 5% 5%
Male 3 6% 5%
Female 4 5% 4%
Male 4 4% 6%
Female 5 5% 5%
Male 5 7% 7%
Female 6 17% 18%
Male 6 21% 20%
Malampa
Female 1 4% 6%
Male 1 3% 4%
Female 2 3% 6%
Male 2 3% 4%
Female 3 3% 5%
Male 3 4% 4%
Female 4 5% 6%
Male 4 6% 6%
Female 5 7% 5%
Male 5 9% 6%
Female 6 25% 21%
Male 6 26% 22%
Shefa
Female 1 6% 8%
Male 1 6% 7%
Female 2 6% 7%
Male 2 6% 8%
Female 3 7% 8%
Male 3 7% 9%
Female 4 5% 7%
Male 4 6% 7%
Female 5 6% 7%
Male 5 6% 9%
Female 6 14% 16%
Male 6 19% 18%
Tafea
Female 1 8% 6%
Male 1 6% 6%
Female 2 7% 8%
Male 2 6% 8%
Female 3 9% 10%
Male 3 10% 10%
Female 4 9% 10%
Male 4 9% 11%
Female 5 7% 9%
Male 5 9% 12%
Female 6 32% 44%
Male 6 33% 47%

19.Percentage of age 6 in Yr. 1 who attended kindergarten– 2023 ,2022

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows provincial values for 2022 and 2023, with a national total included.

  • Tafea experienced a significant decrease.
  • Malampa saw a notable increase.
  • Sanma and Shefa also decreased.
  • Penama decreased slightly.
  • Torba increased slightly.
  • The National Total decreased.

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Kindergarten Attendance Rate by Province
Percentage of Age 6, Year 1 Students who attended PreSchool (2022 vs 2023)
2023 2022
Torba 76.6% 69.0%
Penama 76.2% 78.5%
Sanma 76.7% 84.4%
Malampa 84.0% 75.3%
Shefa 77.5% 85.3%
Tafea 52.3% 68.5%
NATIONAL TOTAL 74.7% 79.4%

20.Percentage of age 6 in Yr. 1 who attended kindergarten by province and sex– 2023 ,2022

Kindergarten Attendance Rate by Province and Sex
Percentage of Age 6, Year 1 Students who attended PreSchool
2023
2022
 Male Male
Female Female
Torba NA NA NA NA
Penama NA NA NA NA
Sanma NA NA NA NA
Malampa NA NA NA NA
Shefa NA NA NA NA
Tafea NA NA NA NA
Torba NA 70.5% NA 67.4%
Penama NA 79.7% NA 77.5%
Sanma NA 83.3% NA 85.4%
Malampa NA 76.3% NA 74.5%
Shefa NA 85.6% NA 85.0%
Tafea NA 70.6% NA 66.5%

HIGHLIGHTS

Here’s a brief analysis of the provided data:

  • Overall: Most provinces saw fluctuations between 2022 and 2023. The National Total decreased from 0.79 to 0.75.
  • Decreases: Penama, Sanma, and Shefa experienced decreases in their values from 2022 to 2023.
  • Increases: Torba and Malampa saw increases in their values from 2022 to 2023.
  • Tafea: Tafea has the lowest values in both years, significantly lower than the national average.
  • Malampa: Malampa shows the highest value in 2023.

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Kindergarten Attendance Rate by Province and Sex
Percentage of Age 6, Year 1 Students who attended PreSchool
2023
2022
 Male Male
Female Female
Torba NA NA NA NA
Penama NA NA NA NA
Sanma NA NA NA NA
Malampa NA NA NA NA
Shefa NA NA NA NA
Tafea NA NA NA NA
Torba NA 70.5% NA 67.4%
Penama NA 79.7% NA 77.5%
Sanma NA 83.3% NA 85.4%
Malampa NA 76.3% NA 74.5%
Shefa NA 85.6% NA 85.0%
Tafea NA 70.6% NA 66.5%

21 Survival rates Y1-Y6 2023

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#Primary Schools

1.Number of primary schools, by province-2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

Here’s a brief analysis of the data, province by province:

  • Torba: Consistently low counts (28) across all years.
  • Penama: Stable count (63) across all years.
  • Sanma: Highest counts, slightly decreasing from 2021 (108) to 2023 (101).
  • Malampa: Stable count around 89-90 across all years.
  • Shefa: High counts, slightly decreasing from 2021 (100) to 2023 (99).
  • Tafea: Stable count (83) across all years.

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Number of Primary Schools by Province (2021 - 2023)
Trend in the total count of Primary institutions.
Province 2023 2022 2021
Torba 28 28 28
Penama 63 63 63
Sanma 101 101 108
Malampa 89 89 90
Shefa 99 99 100
Tafea 83 83 83
NATIONAL TOTAL 463 463 472


### 2.Number of primary schools, by province and education authority-2023 ,2022 , 2021


HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows the number of primary schools in Vanuatu by province and authority type from 2021-2023. Most provinces show stable numbers across the three years. Sanma experienced a slight decrease in Church (Government Assisted) and Government of Vanuatu schools between 2021 and 2023. Government of Vanuatu schools are the most prevalent authority type in most provinces. Church (Government Assisted) schools are also a significant provider. Private and Church (Not Government Assisted) schools represent a smaller portion of the total. The national total decreased slightly from 472 in 2021 to 463 in 2022 and remained stable in 2023.

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Number of Primary Schools by Province and Authority (2021 - 2023)
Trend in the count of Primary institutions, detailed by managing authority.
2023 2022 2021
Torba
Church (Government Assisted) 10 10 10
Government of Vanuatu 18 18 18
Penama
Church (Government Assisted) 25 25 25
Government of Vanuatu 38 38 38
Sanma
Church (Government Assisted) 37 37 40
Church (Not Government Assisted) 2 2 2
Government of Vanuatu 58 58 62
Private 4 4 4
Malampa
Church (Government Assisted) 31 31 32
Church (Not Government Assisted) 1 1 1
Government of Vanuatu 57 57 57
Shefa
Church (Government Assisted) 18 18 18
Church (Not Government Assisted) 1 1 1
Government of Vanuatu 64 64 65
Private 16 16 16
Tafea
Church (Government Assisted) 25 25 25
Government of Vanuatu 54 54 54
Private 4 4 4
NATIONAL TOTAL
NATIONAL TOTAL 463 463 472


3.Number of primary schools, by province and language of instruction-2023 ,2022 , 2021

br> HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows a generally stable number of primary schools across provinces and languages from 2021 to 2023. English-language schools consistently outnumber French-language schools in most provinces. Shefa province includes a single bilingual school. Sanma, Malampa and Shefa provinces experienced slight decreases in English schools between 2021 and 2023. The national total reflects this slight decrease, dropping from 472 in 2021 to 463 in 2022 and 2023.

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Number of Primary Schools by Province and Language (2021 - 2023)
Trend in the count of Primary institutions, detailed by language of instruction.
2023 2022 2021
Torba
English 18 18 18
French 10 10 10
Penama
English 43 43 43
French 20 20 20
Sanma
English 71 71 76
French 30 30 32
Malampa
English 56 56 57
French 33 33 33
Shefa
Bilingual 1 1 1
English 78 78 78
French 20 20 21
Tafea
English 50 50 50
French 33 33 33
NATIONAL TOTAL
NATIONAL TOTAL 463 463 472


4.Number of primary schools, by province, by language of instruction and education authority-2023 ,2022 , 2021

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows the number of primary schools in Vanuatu provinces from 2021-2023, categorized by language of instruction (English, French, Bilingual) and the authority responsible for the school (Church-assisted, Church-unassisted, Government, Private).

  • Government-run schools appear to be a significant provider, especially for English instruction.
  • Church-assisted schools also play a vital role.
  • Shefa province includes a small number of bilingual private schools.
  • The number of schools seems relatively stable across the three years.
  • Sanma has the most diverse set of school authorities.

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Number of Primary Schools by Province, Language, and Authority (2021 - 2023)
Trend in the count of Primary institutions, detailed by language of instruction and managing authority.
Language Authority 2023 2022 2021
Torba
English Church (Government Assisted) 10 10 10
English Government of Vanuatu 8 8 8
French Government of Vanuatu 10 10 10
Penama
English Church (Government Assisted) 13 13 13
English Government of Vanuatu 30 30 30
French Church (Government Assisted) 12 12 12
French Government of Vanuatu 8 8 8
Sanma
English Church (Government Assisted) 18 18 20
English Church (Not Government Assisted) 2 2 2
English Government of Vanuatu 47 47 50
English Private 4 4 4
French Church (Government Assisted) 19 19 20
French Government of Vanuatu 11 11 12
Malampa
English Church (Government Assisted) 11 11 12
English Church (Not Government Assisted) 1 1 1
English Government of Vanuatu 44 44 44
French Church (Government Assisted) 20 20 20
French Government of Vanuatu 13 13 13
Shefa
Bilingual Private 1 1 1
English Church (Government Assisted) 13 13 13
English Church (Not Government Assisted) 1 1 1
English Government of Vanuatu 50 50 50
English Private 14 14 14
French Church (Government Assisted) 5 5 5
French Government of Vanuatu 14 14 15
French Private 1 1 1
Tafea
English Church (Government Assisted) 9 9 9
English Government of Vanuatu 37 37 37
English Private 4 4 4
French Church (Government Assisted) 16 16 16
French Government of Vanuatu 17 17 17
NATIONAL TOTAL
NATIONAL TOTAL NATIONAL TOTAL 463 463 472
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