Evolution of formal education amongst Bakwena before independence

According to the BEC Results Report, Kweneng region ranked seventh out of ten educational regions in the country for performance at Grade C or better. In 2023 and 2022, Kweneng secured sixth place consecutively, ahead of Kgalagadi, Chobe, North West, and Ghanzi.

This disappointing performance over the past three years continues a pattern that has persisted for more than 30 years. The region has been trailing behind at all levels, including Primary School Leaving Examinations and BGCSE. Kweneng region is vast, and many factors may be contributing to this situation, ranging from shortages of teachers and facilities to indiscipline and poor leadership. These problems are not confined to Kweneng—other regions also experience them, yet some have triumphed, as evidenced by their relatively better results despite the challenges.