9 answers, 2 from Mauritius's own official bodies, with a link to each figure.
There were 82,514 pupils in 352 primary schools and 88,468 students in 173 secondary schools in Mauritius in March 2026, according to Statistics Mauritius. Pre-primary schools had 25,936 children and tertiary enrolment was 50,480 in 2025, 2.1% lower than in 2024.
The gross enrolment ratio was 106.7% at primary level and 74.3% at secondary level (ages 12 to 19). Gross ratios count all pupils enrolled, of any age, against the official age group, so they can exceed 100%.
The School Certificate (SC) pass rate in Mauritius fell from 72.7% in 2024 to 69.3% in 2025, while the Higher School Certificate (HSC) pass rate rose from 78.9% to 79.0%, according to Statistics Mauritius. The Primary School Achievement Certificate pass rate was unchanged at 79.5% after re-assessment.
The National Certificate of Education pass rate rose from 69.4% to 70.4%. Government spending on education and training was estimated at Rs 25,784 million in 2025/2026, 8.9% of total government expenditure.
The figures below use one definition for every country, so they can differ from national figures.
According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, net primary school enrolment in Mauritius was 94.8% in 2018. The peak was 96.7% in 2008 and the low 93.7% in 2012. It is 4th highest of 19 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 90.7%. World rank, highest first: 22nd of 69.
The latest figure from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, for 2024, is 90.7%. Its high point since 2005 was 2014, at 97.1%; its low point was 2008, at 86.2%. It is 2nd highest of 11 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 65.3%. World rank, highest first: 61st of 100.
In 2024, gross tertiary enrolment in Mauritius was 45.8%, according to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics. No year since 2005 has been higher. It is 1st highest of 14 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 12.9%. Of 90 countries with 2024 data, 50th highest.
The latest figure from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, for 2023, is 94.3%. That is the highest since at least 2011. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 68.5%, and Mauritius placed 1st highest of 7. Worldwide: 18th of 33.
The latest figure from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, for 2024, is 4.2% of GDP. Its high point since 2005 was 2016, at 4.9% of GDP; its low point was 2009, at 3.0% of GDP. Sub-Saharan Africa median: 4.6% of GDP; Mauritius is 7th highest of 11. Worldwide: 19th of 36.
The latest figure from the UNESCO Institute for Statistics, for 2018, is 16. No year since 2005 has been lower. Across Sub-Saharan Africa the middle value was 39, and Mauritius placed 22nd highest of 23. World rank, highest first: 62nd of 85.
The UNESCO Institute for Statistics puts the primary completion rate in Mauritius at 83.2% in 2024. No year since 2005 has been lower. It is 7th highest of 19 in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the median is 77.3%. Worldwide: 84th of 104.
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