14/08/2025
UNEMPLOYMENT STARTED HERE:
How can we have (6000 estimation) schools, 50 public colleges and 26 universities.
Public Primary Schools
β’ Estimated Total: Over 13,000 public primary schools
nationwide
β’ These schools serve learners from Grade R to Grade 7
π« Public High Schools
β’ Estimated Total: Around 6,000 public secondary/high schools
β’ These include Grades 8 to 12, culminating in the National
Senior Certificate (Matric)
π« Public Colleges (TVET)
β’ Total: 50 registered public TVET colleges
β’ These operate across 364 campuses nationwide
β’ They offer vocational training, NATED programs, and
occupational qualifications
π Public Universities
β’ Total: 26 public universities
o 11 traditional universities (e.g. University of Cape Town, Wits)
o 6 comprehensive universities (e.g. University of Johannesburg,
Nelson Mandela University)
o 9 universities of technology (e.g. Tshwane University of
Technology, DUT)