The National Statistics Office has released data on the total number of students enrolled in primary and secondary schools in Malta during the 2022-2023 academic year.

In 2022, the total number of students enrolled in pre-primary, primary, and secondary education reached 59,491, marking a 1.9% increase compared to the previous year. Of these students, a slight majority were male, with 51.9% of the total enrollment being boys.

The age distribution of the students shows that 45.8% were between 5 and 10 years old, while 37.6% were aged 11 to 15. These figures reflect the key demographic groups within Malta’s education system at the primary and secondary levels.

The report also highlighted the types of schools attended by the students. A significant 59.4% of students were enrolled in state-run schools, making them the most common choice. Church schools accounted for 26.9% of total enrollment, while 13.7% of students attended independent or private institutions.

Geographically, the majority of schools are concentrated in the Northern Harbour District, followed closely by the Southern Harbour District. Additionally, nearly 70% of students attend schools within the same district where they live, suggesting a strong preference for proximity in school choice.

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