Sekgoma JSS teachers, learners struggle amidst severe shortages :: Mmegi Online

The education system in Botswana is facing mounting pressure as public schools grapple with deteriorating infrastructure, shortages of learning materials, and inadequate accommodation. Nowhere is this crisis more evident than at Sekgoma Junior Secondary School (JSS) in Tsau village, where conditions have reached alarming levels.

Originally designed as a nine-stream school, Sekgoma JSS has expanded to accommodate 18 streams due to increased enrolment. This rapid growth has overwhelmed the school’s limited resources, leaving it in urgent need of at least 10 additional classrooms. Currently, class sizes range between 40 and 45 learners, significantly affecting the student-teacher ratio and the overall quality of education.

Poor academic performance in the Chobe region has further intensified concern. The issue came into sharp focus recently following the release of Junior Secondary School examination results, where schools in the area ranked amongst the worst performers nationally.

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