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Number of students in South Africa in 2025, by province

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February 2026

Region

South Africa

Survey time period

2025

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ordinary school sector

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Students in both public and private schooling system are included.

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Number of students in South Africa 2025, by province

Published by Zeynep Dierks, May 15, 2026

In 2025, KwaZulu-Natal had the largest number of students in South Africa, with slightly over *** million students. Gauteng and the Limpopo followed with around *** million and *** million learners, respectively. On the other hand, the Northern Cape had the lowest number of students in the country.

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