Education Abstract 2013

Abstract

The abstract gives the state of the Education and Sports Sector as of 2013. It hints on key indicators of access, equity and quality, namely infrastructure, pupil information, teaching staff, sanitation and hygiene facilities, instructional materials among others. It covers all the different sub-sectors in detail (i.e Pre-primary, Primary, Secondary, Post-primary, Non- formal and Tertiary sub-sectors). a) Pre-Primary Schools i. A tota of 4,949 ECD Centres responded to ASC 2013, with a total enrolment of 430,425 with a share of 50.4% female enrolment. ii. The total number of teachers in these schools is 14,732 (86% female) translating into a Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) of 29:1. This is an indication that for every 29 pupils in pre-primary there is a teacher to take care. iii. A total of 17,545 classrooms (63.9% permanent) translating into a Pupil Classrooms Ratio (PCR) of 25:1 implying that for each pre-primary classroom there is an average of 25 pupils. iv. However, the proportion of those enrolled in pre-primary to the population of 3 to 5 year that is meant to be in primary is still low at only 6%. This is an indication that 94% of the population meant to be in pre-primary is not. b) Primary Schools i. A total of 18,079 primary schools responded to ASC 2013 of these, 12,203 (67.5%) are government owned whereas the rest were privately owned. ii. Despite the fact that most schools (62.6%) were founded by the religious affiliations, 67.4% are mainly funded by government. iii. Out of 18.079 schools that responded to ASC 2013, 13,184 (72.9%) are registered, 1,904 (10.5%) licensed and 2,991 (16.5%) not registered. iv. A total of 8,459,720 (male; 4,219,523: female; 4,240,197) pupils was realized an indication of stability in the gender parity gap. Out of the 8,459,720 pupils that responded to ASC 2013, 85.2% are aged between 6 to 12 years. It further indicates that, 13.9% of the enrollment was over age while 0.9% was under age. vi. With regard to adequacy of sitting and writing space, 5,720,652 learners have adequate sitting and writing space translating into 67.6% of the total enrolment. vii. A total of 185,548 teachers (108,200 males and 77,348 females) are registered in all primary schools that responded an indication of gender imbalance in the teaching workforce. This translates into a Pupil Teacher Ratio (PTR) of 46:1. (55:1 in Government schools and 24:1 in private schools). viii. A total of 148,711 classrooms was recorded during the ASC 2013, 79% of which are permanent. This translates into a Pupil Classroom Ratio (PCR) of 57:1. (68:1 in Government schools and 31:1 in private schools). ix. Despite the policy of automatic promotion in primary schools, a repetition rate of 10.3% was registered, with 11.2% in Government schools and 5.8% in private schools. X. A total of 133,367 latrine stances was recorded. This translates into a PSR of 1:63 (1:71 in Government schools and 1:41 in private schools). A total of 38,789 (18,848 male and 19,941 female) students have HIV and AIDS, a tune of 0.5% of the total enrolment in primary. xi. c) Secondary Schools. i. Data presented here is based on statistical returns from 2,838 schools, of which 1,019 are government schools. It reveals that: ii. 1701 schools receive aid from government in form of grants. This includes all government schools (i.e 1,019) and the Public Private Partnership schools, which total to 682 schools; The sector was able to inspect 90% of the 2,838 schools, implying that more support supervision and quality assurance is now guaranteed; 79% of the secondary schools are located within a distance of <1km from the nearest primary schools. V. This presupposes that the Sector is on the right track of achieving its set target of having at least a secondary school in each sub-county to ensure the sustainability/continuity of UPE. vi. Of the total number of schools in the country, 257 are not yet licensed. This brings into caution the type and quality of education that is offered to students in these schools. vii. The total enrolment of students stands at 1,362,439, of which female students constitute 47%, an indication that the sector is in line with the achievement of gender parity. viii. In terms of regions, the Sector has almost achieved gender parity in the regions of Buganda and Kigezi. ix. Figures reveal that the enrolment of girls in these regions has surpassed that of boys by 1% and 4% respectively. On the other hand, there are significant gender imbalances in the regions of Acholi (80%) West-Nile (70%), and Karamoja region (39%). 148,216 students are over age (ie they are above 18 years). On the other hand, X. there is a total of 11,349 under age (i.e students below the recommended age iv.entry into secondary education). The presence of overage students is partly attributed to high repetition rate, which stands at 1.8%. The two scenarios have far reaching consequences to the Sector: for instance they lead to congestion and competition of the already meagre school infrastructure, and wastage of government resources in terms capitation grants. xi. Out of 68,194 secondary teachers, there are 26,794 (i.e 19,955 male & 6,839 female) teachers in government schools. Based on the minimum standard qualifications (ie. which is Grade V for a secondary teacher), 83.0% of the teachers in secondary education are qualified, HIV/AIDS is still prevalent in the sector; for instance 5,577 students, 409 teaching staff and 352 non-teaching staff live with HIV/AIDS. xii. d) Post Primary institutions i. A total of 266 Post Primary institutions responded to the ASC 2013 of which 118 are government aided institutions. ii. There is a total of 184 (69%) registered institutions while the remaining 82 (31%) are at the first step for an operational institution (licensed). iii. A total enrolment of 58,798 (59.3% in government institutions) was recorded in all post primary institutions visited. For 2013 ASC, 35,415 Male and 23,383 Female iv. A total of 5,161 instructors is registered in all the institutions enumerated which translates into a student instructor ratio of 11:1. An indication that nationally each 11 students in post-primary are attended to by one instructor. e) Non Formal Training Centers i. ASC 2013 captured 277 (252 government aided and 25 Private) non-formal training center. ii. A total of 1,764 (91%) institutins are government while only 9% privately owned. iii. 77% of the non-formal learning centers are in Karamoja region followed by Ankole, Buganda, Kigezi, Bunyoro and Busoga with 8%, 5% 4% 3% and 2% respectively. The mentioned regions are the only ones with the non-formal education in the country. iv. 62% of the non-formal learning centers receive funds from the government making it the biggest funding body, followed by NGOs at 27% community at 9% and other source making 2%. V. The non-formal sector comprised of 27,921 learners enrolled in 2013, of that 52.3 were girls and 47.7% were boys. vi. This subsector has registered only 469 teachers making a 1:60 PTR. f) Tertiary Institutions (Degree and Non Degree Awarding) i. A total of 189 tertiary institutions are recorded for the academic year 2012/2013 out of which 115 (72%) are privately owned. ii. A total enrolment of 201,376 students (113,688 males and 87,572 females) are registered in all tertiary institutions across the country. iii. The teachers' base in tertiary education comprised of a total of 6,300 lecturers/tutors with a gender imbalance of 43.1% in favor of males. iv. Students with PhDs remained 697, Masters Degree 2,142. While those with Bachelors degree still stand at 2,280. V. The number of teachers executing their tasks under arrangement of full time totaled to 3,043 (2,164 males; 964 females). This translates in to a percentage share of 66.6% of the tertiary Lecturers/Tutors base. vi. The current status of girls' enrolment in tertiary education levels is at 43.5% as compared to 56.5% of males. This leaves an unmet gap of 13 percent gender disparity at tertiary level of Education.