Primary Students


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

HIGHLIGHTS

The National Census data reveals a primary-aged population with a slight gender imbalance. There are 24,662 male children and 23,081 female children. This indicates a higher number of boys in this age group.
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Number of Primary Aged Individuals by Sex in 2024
Counts include individuals in the official Primary age range.
Number of individuals
Female 23,081
Male 24,662
GRAND TOTAL 47,743


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

HIGHLIGHTS

This data shows primary-aged children counts by gender across Vanuatu provinces. Male and female populations are relatively close within each province. Shefa province has the highest number of primary-aged children.


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Number of Primary Aged Individuals (6-11) by Province and Sex in 2024
Census population count for children in the official Primary age range, including Provincial and National totals.
Number of individuals
Torba
TOTAL 1,959
Female 955
Male 1,004
Penama
TOTAL 5,734
Female 2,752
Male 2,982
Sanma
TOTAL 9,914
Female 4,743
Male 5,171
Malampa
TOTAL 6,642
Female 3,304
Male 3,338
Shefa
TOTAL 15,213
Female 7,327
Male 7,886
Tafea
TOTAL 8,281
Female 4,000
Male 4,281
NATIONAL TOTAL
NATIONAL TOTAL 47,743


3.Population figures of children enrolled in Primary, by sex and by province in 2024


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 for both sexes.


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Number of Children Enrolled in Primary, by Sex and by Province in 2024
Counts include provincial and national totals.
Province Female Male Total
Torba 1,013 1,067 2,080
Penama 3,170 3,569 6,739
Sanma 5,850 6,337 12,187
Malampa 3,975 4,307 8,282
Shefa 7,793 8,543 16,336
Tafea 4,870 5,381 10,251
National 26,671 29,204 55,875

4. NER for Primary, by sex,–2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

The National Employment Rate (NER) data shows slight fluctuations between sexes and years. Total NER remained consistent at 97 in 2022 and 2024. Male NER was consistently lower than female NER in the observed years.
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National Primary NER % per Sex and Total: 2022 - 2024
National Net Enrollment Rate (NER) by Sex and Aggregated Total for the specified period in Primary Education.
2024 2023 2022
Female 98% 95% 98%
Male 96% 94% 97%
Total 97% 95% 97%


5. NER for Primary, by sex, by province,–2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows Net Enrollment Rates (NER) by sex and province in Vanuatu from 2022-2024. NER varies by province, with Torba consistently showing the lowest rates. Further analysis could explore the reasons behind these provincial and gender-based differences.
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Primary NER % per Sex and Province: 2022 - 2024
Net Enrollment Rate (NER) by Female and Male across all Provinces for the specified period in Primary Education.
2024 2023 2022
Torba
Female 88% 84% 88%
Male 85% 79% 81%
Penama
Female 95% 94% 97%
Male 94% 92% 93%
Sanma
Female 103% 101% 101%
Male 99% 96% 98%
Malampa
Female 103% 100% 103%
Male 106% 102% 105%
Shefa
Female 93% 91% 94%
Male 93% 91% 94%
Tafea
Female 100% 94% 98%
Male 97% 96% 100%


6.GER for Primary, by sex - 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

The GER (Gross Enrolment Ratio) fluctuates slightly between sexes and years. Overall GER appears to be trending downwards from 2022 to 2024. Male GER is consistently higher than female GER in the provided data.
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National Primary GER % per Sex and Total: 2022 - 2024
National Gross Enrollment Rate (GER) by Sex and Aggregated Total for the specified period.
2024 2023 2022
Female 116% 115% 120%
Male 118% 117% 123%
Total 117% 116% 121%


7.GER for Primary, by sex, by province, - 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows GER values by sex and province in Vanuatu across three years (2022-2024). Males generally have slightly higher GER values than females within each province and year. Further analysis could explore trends and statistical significance.
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Primary 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 106% 101% 111%
Male 106% 99% 107%
Penama
Female 115% 116% 121%
Male 120% 119% 122%
Sanma
Female 123% 121% 125%
Male 123% 120% 124%
Malampa
Female 120% 117% 122%
Male 129% 125% 130%
Shefa
Female 106% 108% 112%
Male 108% 110% 114%
Tafea
Female 122% 119% 128%
Male 126% 126% 136%


8. Age distribution, by sex, by province – 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

This dataset shows the age distribution of primary school students (ages 3-17) across six provinces in Vanuatu (Malampa, Penama, Sanma, Shefa, Tafea, and Torba) for the years 2022, 2023 and 2024. Student counts peak around ages 7-10, then decline. There are very few students aged 2 and 3. Shefa and Sanma provinces have the highest student populations. 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
3 F 0 0 0 2 1 0
4 F 5 4 8 10 25 1
5 F 154 115 170 302 249 24
6 F 518 400 710 1019 603 110
7 F 590 397 791 1108 639 167
8 F 566 453 835 1199 711 151
9 F 626 475 913 1295 722 133
10 F 620 479 903 1242 725 144
11 F 493 400 738 971 590 137
12 F 240 235 422 395 284 84
13 F 99 125 203 180 178 35
14 F 41 64 105 51 69 17
15 F 15 21 28 12 50 8
16 F 6 2 19 5 15 2
17 F 2 0 5 2 9 0
2023 Primary Boy age distribution by province
Age Sex Malampa Penama Sanma Shefa Tafea Torba
3 M 0 0 0 1 1 0
4 M 9 6 9 17 33 3
5 M 144 116 159 280 301 31
6 M 542 415 694 1001 624 117
7 M 605 458 845 1218 677 156
8 M 578 499 916 1228 755 141
9 M 639 495 958 1367 768 144
10 M 617 460 940 1400 707 157
11 M 555 485 766 1094 634 143
12 M 334 320 518 551 393 89
13 M 180 187 287 258 247 47
14 M 68 95 140 100 139 26
15 M 26 26 86 21 70 8
16 M 7 5 16 6 22 4
17 M 3 2 3 1 10 1
2022 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
2022 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
2021 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
2021 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
Statistical Indicators on 2024 Primary Age distribution by Province
Province Mean Mode Standard deviation Pearson skewness
Malampa 8.893383 9 2.217082 -0.04808878
Penama 9.101350 9 2.317477 0.04373305
Sanma 9.099532 9 2.275795 0.04373517
Shefa 8.803869 9 2.092089 -0.09374901
Tafea 8.951322 9 2.416220 -0.02014642
Torba 9.100962 7 2.288142 0.91819550
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

9.Age distribution, by sex, by education authority, by language of instruction, by province – 2024

HIGHLIGHTS

The data reveals enrollment across provinces, languages, and genders. Notably, enrollment peaks within the expected primary school age range (6-11). English-speaking students generally outnumber French-speaking students. Shefa province shows the highest student numbers. All provinces show students outside the normal age range (6-11). Enrollment drops significantly after age 11, indicating transition to secondary school or dropout. The distribution patterns are broadly similar across provinces, with variations in magnitude.

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10.Age distribution, by sex, by year level, by province – 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

This data shows age distribution across primary levels (1-6) in Vanuatu provinces (Torba, Penama, Sanma, Malampa, Shefa, Tafea) from 2022-2024. Enrollment is heavily concentrated in ages 5-12, aligning with typical primary school ages. There’s a noticeable drop-off in student numbers as grade level increases, suggesting potential attrition. The age range within each level indicates grade repetition or late entry. Shefa province generally has the highest student population. Further analysis is needed to understand trends and reasons for the observed patterns.


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## [1] "2024 Count of Primary Students by Province, Age, Sex, and Class Level"
## [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"

11.Primary education repetition rates, by province – 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows repetition rates in primary education across six provinces. While Torba’s rate remained stable, Penama, Malampa, Shefa, and Tafea experienced increases in repetition between 2023 and 2024. Sanma saw a slight increase. This suggests potential challenges in student progression in some provinces requiring further investigation.

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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 2023 repetition rate 2024
Torba 12% 12%
Penama 12% 14%
Sanma 10% 11%
Malampa 8% 11%
Shefa 5% 7%
Tafea 9% 12%

12.Primary education repetition rates,by sex, by province,– 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows a consistent trend of increased repetition rates in primary education across all provinces and genders from 2023 to 2024. Male students generally exhibit higher repetition rates than female students within each province. Malampa and Tafea provinces show the most significant increases in repetition rates for both genders. Shefa province has the lowest repetition rates overall. Further investigation is needed to understand the factors driving these increases.

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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 2023 repetition rate 2024
Torba
Female 12% 12%
Male 13% 13%
Penama
Female 10% 12%
Male 14% 16%
Sanma
Female 8% 9%
Male 12% 13%
Malampa
Female 7% 9%
Male 10% 13%
Shefa
Female 5% 6%
Male 6% 7%
Tafea
Female 8% 10%
Male 10% 13%

13.Primary education repetition rates, by sex, by education authority, by province– 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows primary education repetition rates across Vanuatu provinces, disaggregated by authority and gender for 2023 and 2024. A significant number of “Church (Not Government Assisted)” and “Private” schools report “NA” (Not Available) data, limiting analysis. Government-assisted church schools and government schools consistently report data. Repetition rates vary considerably by province and gender. Some provinces show an increase in repetition rates from 2023 to 2024, while others remain stable or decrease. Further analysis 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 2023 repetition rate 2024
Torba
Female Church (Government Assisted) 12% 10%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 18% 10%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Female Government of Vanuatu 12% 13%
Male Government of Vanuatu 8% 15%
Female Private NA NA
Male Private NA NA
Penama
Female Church (Government Assisted) 12% 19%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 16% 22%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Female Government of Vanuatu 9% 6%
Male Government of Vanuatu 12% 12%
Female Private NA NA
Male Private NA NA
Sanma
Female Church (Government Assisted) 10% 13%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 12% 14%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) 7% 0%
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) 3% 0%
Female Government of Vanuatu 8% 8%
Male Government of Vanuatu 11% 13%
Female Private 3% 3%
Male Private 0% 6%
Malampa
Female Church (Government Assisted) 12% 10%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 14% 16%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Female Government of Vanuatu 5% 9%
Male Government of Vanuatu 7% 12%
Female Private NA NA
Male Private NA NA
Shefa
Female Church (Government Assisted) 7% 7%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 10% 10%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) 0% 0%
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) 0% 2%
Female Government of Vanuatu 4% 5%
Male Government of Vanuatu 5% 8%
Female Private 3% 2%
Male Private 2% 3%
Tafea
Female Church (Government Assisted) 10% 11%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 14% 14%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) NA NA
Female Government of Vanuatu 7% 10%
Male Government of Vanuatu 9% 13%
Female Private 0% 6%
Male Private 0% 0%

14.Primary education repetition rates, by sex, by province,by yearlevel– 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

Repetition rates vary significantly across provinces. Shefa generally has the lowest rates, while Torba and Penama often show higher rates, especially in early grades. Rates fluctuate between 2023 and 2024, with some provinces showing increases (e.g., Penama, Malampa, Sanma) and others decreases (e.g., Torba, Tafea). Gender differences are inconsistent; sometimes males have higher rates, sometimes females. The trend across year levels is not uniform, with no clear pattern of increasing or decreasing repetition as students progress. Grade 1 often shows higher repetition rates compared to other 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 2023 repetition rate 2024
Torba
Female 1 18% 18%
Male 1 19% 18%
Female 2 9% 12%
Male 2 8% 12%
Female 3 13% 12%
Male 3 12% 13%
Female 4 8% 8%
Male 4 13% 10%
Female 5 13% 10%
Male 5 14% 12%
Female 6 11% 11%
Male 6 10% 12%
Penama
Female 1 17% 16%
Male 1 24% 22%
Female 2 11% 11%
Male 2 12% 16%
Female 3 13% 11%
Male 3 15% 16%
Female 4 8% 14%
Male 4 15% 15%
Female 5 4% 9%
Male 5 7% 17%
Female 6 6% 10%
Male 6 6% 8%
Sanma
Female 1 10% 11%
Male 1 15% 14%
Female 2 8% 7%
Male 2 10% 11%
Female 3 10% 10%
Male 3 13% 14%
Female 4 9% 11%
Male 4 13% 16%
Female 5 7% 10%
Male 5 10% 11%
Female 6 5% 9%
Male 6 7% 12%
Malampa
Female 1 12% 11%
Male 1 12% 16%
Female 2 7% 8%
Male 2 10% 9%
Female 3 7% 9%
Male 3 10% 16%
Female 4 7% 9%
Male 4 11% 16%
Female 5 6% 10%
Male 5 9% 12%
Female 6 5% 7%
Male 6 6% 11%
Shefa
Female 1 7% 10%
Male 1 9% 11%
Female 2 5% 5%
Male 2 6% 8%
Female 3 4% 5%
Male 3 6% 8%
Female 4 4% 7%
Male 4 5% 8%
Female 5 3% 4%
Male 5 5% 6%
Female 6 4% 3%
Male 6 7% 5%
Tafea
Female 1 15% 11%
Male 1 16% 17%
Female 2 10% 14%
Male 2 11% 12%
Female 3 9% 11%
Male 3 11% 14%
Female 4 6% 9%
Male 4 11% 12%
Female 5 6% 9%
Male 5 10% 12%
Female 6 5% 8%
Male 6 4% 11%

15.Primary education drop-out rates, by province – 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows a mixed trend in primary education dropout rates between 2023 and 2024 across these provinces. While most provinces saw a decrease or remained stable, Tafea experienced a significant increase. This warrants further investigation into the specific factors contributing to Tafea’s concerning rise in 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 2023 dropout rate 2024
Torba 11% 8%
Penama 8% 8%
Sanma 7% 6%
Malampa 8% 5%
Shefa 9% 8%
Tafea 15% 21%

16.Primary education drop-out rates,by sex, by province,– 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

The data reveals varying dropout rates across provinces and genders in primary education. Generally, rates decreased from 2023 to 2024, except for Tafea, which saw a significant increase, particularly for both genders. Male dropout rates tend to be slightly higher than female rates in most provinces. Malampa shows the most significant improvement. Further investigation is needed to understand the factors driving the Tafea increase.

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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 2023 dropout rate 2024
Torba
Female 10% 7%
Male 12% 8%
Penama
Female 7% 7%
Male 8% 9%
Sanma
Female 7% 6%
Male 8% 6%
Malampa
Female 8% 4%
Male 8% 6%
Shefa
Female 9% 7%
Male 10% 9%
Tafea
Female 14% 20%
Male 15% 21%

17.Primary education drop-out rates, by sex, by education authority, by province– 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

Overall, dropout rates show some improvement from 2023 to 2024, but significant disparities exist. Sanma province exhibits alarmingly high dropout rates, particularly within “Church (Not Government Assisted)” and “Private” authorities, with a drastic increase in female dropouts in the former. Tafea also shows concerning increases in dropout rates in 2024, especially for males under “Private” authorities. Torba, Penama, Malampa and Shefa generally show lower and more stable dropout rates. Gender differences are noticeable, with males sometimes having higher dropout rates, but the situation varies by province and authority. Further investigation into the causes behind Sanma and Tafea’s high dropout rates is crucial.

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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 2023 dropout rate 2024
Torba
Female Church (Government Assisted) 8% 5%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 11% 6%
Female Government of Vanuatu 12% 10%
Male Government of Vanuatu 14% 10%
Penama
Female Church (Government Assisted) 10% 9%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 10% 10%
Female Government of Vanuatu 6% 6%
Male Government of Vanuatu 6% 7%
Sanma
Female Church (Government Assisted) 8% 6%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 10% 8%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) 28% 81%
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) 16% 58%
Female Government of Vanuatu 5% 5%
Male Government of Vanuatu 6% 5%
Female Private 48% 11%
Male Private 54% 3%
Malampa
Female Church (Government Assisted) 7% 5%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 7% 7%
Female Government of Vanuatu 8% 4%
Male Government of Vanuatu 8% 5%
Shefa
Female Church (Government Assisted) 10% 8%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 10% 11%
Female Church (Not Government Assisted) 1% 1%
Male Church (Not Government Assisted) 4% 4%
Female Government of Vanuatu 8% 6%
Male Government of Vanuatu 8% 8%
Female Private 8% 7%
Male Private 10% 8%
Tafea
Female Church (Government Assisted) 18% 19%
Male Church (Government Assisted) 19% 19%
Female Government of Vanuatu 12% 20%
Male Government of Vanuatu 14% 22%
Female Private 38% 44%
Male Private 38% 59%

18.Primary education drop-out rates, by sex, by province,by yearlevel– 2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

Overall, dropout rates tend to increase with year level, particularly in grade 6. Tafea province shows a concerning spike in dropout rates in 2024, especially at higher grade levels, and a significant increase from 2023. Torba, Penama, Sanma, and Malampa generally show lower dropout rates in lower grades. Shefa’s dropout rates are relatively stable across grades 1-5. Grade 6 consistently exhibits the highest dropout rates across all provinces, though Penama, Sanma, and Malampa show improvement in 2024. Gender differences are not consistently significant, but should be investigated further in Tafea.

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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 2023 dropout rate 2024
Torba
Female 1 5% 2%
Male 1 6% 3%
Female 2 5% 3%
Male 2 7% 6%
Female 3 4% 7%
Male 3 5% 7%
Female 4 7% 3%
Male 4 11% 4%
Female 5 15% 6%
Male 5 17% 3%
Female 6 26% 24%
Male 6 30% 32%
Penama
Female 1 4% 4%
Male 1 3% 4%
Female 2 5% 4%
Male 2 5% 5%
Female 3 2% 5%
Male 3 2% 5%
Female 4 4% 5%
Male 4 4% 6%
Female 5 5% 5%
Male 5 6% 6%
Female 6 27% 21%
Male 6 31% 29%
Sanma
Female 1 5% 4%
Male 1 6% 3%
Female 2 4% 3%
Male 2 6% 4%
Female 3 5% 4%
Male 3 5% 3%
Female 4 4% 4%
Male 4 6% 4%
Female 5 5% 4%
Male 5 7% 6%
Female 6 18% 14%
Male 6 20% 16%
Malampa
Female 1 6% 2%
Male 1 4% 2%
Female 2 6% 2%
Male 2 4% 2%
Female 3 5% 2%
Male 3 4% 4%
Female 4 6% 3%
Male 4 6% 3%
Female 5 5% 3%
Male 5 6% 4%
Female 6 21% 13%
Male 6 22% 19%
Shefa
Female 1 8% 5%
Male 1 7% 6%
Female 2 7% 5%
Male 2 8% 7%
Female 3 8% 5%
Male 3 9% 6%
Female 4 7% 5%
Male 4 7% 7%
Female 5 7% 6%
Male 5 9% 7%
Female 6 16% 15%
Male 6 18% 19%
Tafea
Female 1 6% 17%
Male 1 6% 14%
Female 2 8% 16%
Male 2 8% 21%
Female 3 10% 16%
Male 3 10% 17%
Female 4 10% 15%
Male 4 11% 18%
Female 5 9% 17%
Male 5 12% 18%
Female 6 44% 40%
Male 6 47% 42%

19.Percentage of age 6 in Yr. 1 who attended kindergarten– 2024 ,2023

HIGHLIGHTS

Here’s a brief analysis of the provided data:

  • Overall: Most provinces show a slight decrease from 2023 to 2024.
  • Torba: Experiences a notable decrease.
  • Malampa: Shows the highest values in both years, but also a decrease.
  • Tafea: Has the lowest values in both years, with a slight increase.
  • National Total: Reflects the general downward trend.

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Kindergarten Attendance Rate by Province
Percentage of Age 6, Year 1 Students who attended PreSchool (2023 vs 2024)
2024 2023
Torba 65.8% 76.6%
Penama 77.0% 76.2%
Sanma 77.2% 76.7%
Malampa 82.6% 84.0%
Shefa 74.5% 77.5%
Tafea 53.9% 52.3%
NATIONAL TOTAL 73.1% 74.7%

20.Percentage of age 6 in Yr. 1 who attended kindergarten by province and sex– 2024 ,2023

HIGHLIGHTS

The dataset provides population data for six provinces in Vanuatu: Torba, Penama, Sanma, Malampa, Shefa, and Tafea. 2024 data is entirely missing (NA) for both genders across all provinces. 2023 data is available, but only for the male and female population ratio. Tafea exhibits the lowest population ratio for both genders in 2023. Malampa shows the highest population ratio for both genders in 2023. Duplicate entries exist for each province.

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Kindergarten Attendance Rate by Province and Sex
Percentage of Age 6, Year 1 Students who attended PreSchool
2024
2023
 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 77.9% NA 75.3%
Penama NA 76.9% NA 75.7%
Sanma NA 77.7% NA 75.8%
Malampa NA 84.1% NA 83.9%
Shefa NA 79.8% NA 75.6%
Tafea NA 54.0% NA 50.6%


Primary Schools


1.Number of primary schools, by province-2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

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

  • Torba: Consistently low count (28) across all years.
  • Penama: Stable count (63) across all years.
  • Sanma: Highest count (101) and consistent across all years.
  • Malampa: Count is stable around 88-89 across all years.
  • Shefa: High count (99) and consistent across all years.
  • Tafea: Moderate count (83) and consistent across all years.

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Number of Primary Schools by Province (2022 - 2024)
Trend in the total count of Primary institutions.
Province 2024 2023 2022
Torba 28 28 28
Penama 63 63 63
Sanma 101 101 101
Malampa 88 89 89
Shefa 99 99 99
Tafea 83 83 83
NATIONAL TOTAL 462 463 463


### 2.Number of primary schools, by province and education authority-2024 ,2023 , 2022


HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows a consistent number of primary schools across Vanuatu’s provinces from 2022 to 2024, with minimal changes. Government-run schools consistently represent a significant portion in each province. Sanma and Shefa exhibit the most diverse range of school authorities, including private and non-government assisted church schools. Malampa experienced a slight decrease of one school between 2023 and 2024. The national total reflects this stability, with only minor fluctuations year-over-year.

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Number of Primary Schools by Province and Authority (2022 - 2024)
Trend in the count of Primary institutions, detailed by managing authority.
2024 2023 2022
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 37
Church (Not Government Assisted) 2 2 2
Government of Vanuatu 58 58 58
Private 4 4 4
Malampa
Church (Government Assisted) 31 31 31
Church (Not Government Assisted) 1 1 1
Government of Vanuatu 56 57 57
Shefa
Church (Government Assisted) 18 18 18
Church (Not Government Assisted) 1 1 1
Government of Vanuatu 64 64 64
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 462 463 463


3.Number of primary schools, by province and language of instruction-2024 ,2023 , 2022

br> HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows a remarkably stable number of primary schools across provinces and languages from 2022 to 2024. English instruction is consistently more prevalent than French in most provinces. Shefa province uniquely includes a “Bilingual” school. Malampa shows a slight decrease of one English school between 2023 and 2024. The National Total reflects this small change, decreasing by one school over the period.

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Number of Primary Schools by Province and Language (2022 - 2024)
Trend in the count of Primary institutions, detailed by language of instruction.
2024 2023 2022
Torba
English 18 18 18
French 10 10 10
Penama
English 43 43 43
French 20 20 20
Sanma
English 71 71 71
French 30 30 30
Malampa
English 55 56 56
French 33 33 33
Shefa
Bilingual 1 1 1
English 78 78 78
French 20 20 20
Tafea
English 50 50 50
French 33 33 33
NATIONAL TOTAL
NATIONAL TOTAL 462 463 463


4.Number of primary schools, by province, by language of instruction and education authority-2024 ,2023 , 2022

HIGHLIGHTS

The data shows the distribution of primary schools in Vanuatu across six provinces (Malampa, Penama, Sanma, Shefa, Tafea, Torba) from 2022 to 2024. English and French are the primary languages of instruction, with a small number of bilingual schools in Shefa. Schools are managed by various authorities: Church (Government Assisted & Not Assisted), Government of Vanuatu, and Private entities. Government-run schools often have the highest count in each province, particularly for English instruction. The number of schools appears relatively stable across the three years.

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Number of Primary Schools by Province, Language, and Authority (2022 - 2024)
Trend in the count of Primary institutions, detailed by language of instruction and managing authority.
Language Authority 2024 2023 2022
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 18
English Church (Not Government Assisted) 2 2 2
English Government of Vanuatu 47 47 47
English Private 4 4 4
French Church (Government Assisted) 19 19 19
French Government of Vanuatu 11 11 11
Malampa
English Church (Government Assisted) 11 11 11
English Church (Not Government Assisted) 1 1 1
English Government of Vanuatu 43 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 14
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 462 463 463
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