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Overcrowding, limited resources strain Serowe schools – Report

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 20 Views |

A recent new report has highlighted the growing pressure on junior and senior secondary schools in the Serowe sub-region due to oversubscription and limited resources.

According to the report by the Serowe District Development Committee (DDC), junior secondary schools in the sub-region have enrolled a total of 6,285 students, comprising 3,007 boys and 3,278 girls.

Senior secondary schools have also recorded 1,584 students, with 760 boys and 824 girls enrolled. This brings the total learner population in the district to 7,869.

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