Key Education Metrics
99.7%
Primary Enrollment
72.4%
Secondary Enrollment
89.6%
Adult Literacy
28:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Education Enrollment Rates
Education Insights
High Primary Enrollment
With 99.7% primary school enrollment, Eswatini has achieved near-universal primary education access, which is a significant achievement in the region.
Secondary Education Gap
The drop from 99.7% primary to 72.4% secondary enrollment indicates challenges in retaining students through the education pipeline.
Teacher-Student Ratio
At 28:1, the pupil-teacher ratio is relatively high, which may impact the quality of education and individual attention students receive.
Education System Structure
Primary Education
7 years (Grades 1-7)
Age: 6-13 years
Enrollment: 99.7%
Secondary Education
5 years (Forms 1-5)
Age: 13-18 years
Enrollment: 72.4%
Tertiary Education
University of Eswatini
Technical colleges
Limited access