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Falling enrolment closes 42 schools, more face closure

Mar 21, 2026 5 mins read
Falling enrolment closes 42 schools, more face closure

Declining student enrolments has forced 42 schools to close across the country in the last five years, and more closures could follow. In some primary schools, enrolment has dropped to as low as eight or nine students, raising concerns about efficient resource use and the ability to maintain education standards.

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