An international study of 54 countries has ranked South African Grade 5 last in the world in maths and science
South African children have ranked last in an assessment of mathematics and science in the latest international study, covering 54 countries.
“The results also highlight significant disparities. in quintile 1 to 3 schools, representing the most economically disadvantaged communities, consistently perform worse than those in quintile 4 and 5 schools,” she said in a statement sent to“These lag in mathematics and science due to systemic challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, limited access to learning materials and uneven teacher development opportunities.
The score secured them a slightly better ranking of fifth-last in mathematics, above Morocco, Brazil, Palestine and Jordan. “The curriculum itself isn’t always user-friendly for South African . On top of that, we’ve seen high levels of crime in schools.Back to school in 2025: Big changes for SA’s school calendar – What to know
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