Education in South Gyeongsang Province, South Korea: official figures
Families in South Gyeongsang Province spent an average of 353,000 won a month on private education (hagwons, tutoring and similar) for each school student in 2025, 7th lowest of 17 (national: 458,000 won).
How much is spent on private tutoring for primary school children in South Gyeongsang Province?
Private education spending per elementary school pupil in South Gyeongsang Province was 351,000 won a month in 2025, 8th lowest of 17 (national: 433,000 won).
Source: Ministry of Data and Statistics with the Ministry of Education, published on KOSIS · saved copyHow much is spent on private tutoring for middle school students in South Gyeongsang Province?
Private education spending per middle school student in South Gyeongsang Province was 359,000 won a month in 2025, 6th lowest of 17 (national: 461,000 won).
Source: Ministry of Data and Statistics with the Ministry of Education, published on KOSIS · saved copyHow much is spent on private tutoring for high school students in South Gyeongsang Province?
Private education spending per high school student in South Gyeongsang Province was 351,000 won a month in 2025, 7th lowest of 17 (national: 499,000 won).
Source: Ministry of Data and Statistics with the Ministry of Education, published on KOSIS · saved copyHow much do general high school students in South Gyeongsang Province spend on private tutoring?
For students at general high schools in South Gyeongsang Province, private education spending averaged 389,000 won a month in 2025, 4th lowest of 17 (national: 560,000 won).
Source: Ministry of Data and Statistics with the Ministry of Education, published on KOSIS · saved copyHow South Gyeongsang Province compares with other provinces
Private education spending per student a month (won) (2025)
South Gyeongsang Province ranks 11 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Private education spending per student a month (won) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Ulsan | 398,000 won |
| 9 | Gwangju | 372,000 won |
| 10 | Jeju Special Self-Governing Province | 369,000 won |
| 11 | South Gyeongsang Province | 353,000 won |
| 12 | South Chungcheong Province | 345,000 won |
| 13 | North Chungcheong Province | 339,000 won |
| 14 | Gangwon State | 333,000 won |
Private education spending per high school student a month (won) (2025)
South Gyeongsang Province ranks 11 of 17, highest first.
| Rank | Region | Private education spending per high school student a month (won) |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Gwangju | 413,000 won |
| 9 | Ulsan | 403,000 won |
| 10 | Jeju Special Self-Governing Province | 376,000 won |
| 11 | South Gyeongsang Province | 351,000 won |
| 12 | Jeonbuk State | 344,000 won |
| 13 | South Chungcheong Province | 340,000 won |
| 14 | North Chungcheong Province | 321,000 won |
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Sources
- Ministry of Data and Statistics with the Ministry of Education, published on KOSIS: Private Education Expenditure Survey: average monthly private education spending per student by school level and province, 2025 (table DT_1PE105), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 92cdffded762…)
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