In 2018, the population group in South Africa with the highest share in primary education was Black African. This represented **** percent of the share of children between the ages of *** and ** attending primary educational institutions in the country. Moreover, some **** percent of the Colored children were enrolled in primary education. The population group with the lowest level of enrollment in primary education was the Asian/Indian population, at **** percent.
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Statistics South Africa. (February 25, 2021). Share of children aged 6 to 13 years attending primary educational institutions in South Africa in 2018, by population group [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 14, 2026, from /statistics/1261809/share-of-primary-education-attendance-by-population-group-in-south-africa/
Statistics South Africa. "Share of children aged 6 to 13 years attending primary educational institutions in South Africa in 2018, by population group." Chart. February 25, 2021. ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Accessed July 14, 2026. /statistics/1261809/share-of-primary-education-attendance-by-population-group-in-south-africa/
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Share of children aged 6 to 13 years attending primary educational institutions in South Africa in 2018, by population group [Graph], Statistics South Africa, February 25, 2021. [Online]. Available: /statistics/1261809/share-of-primary-education-attendance-by-population-group-in-south-africa/
