How South Africa can prepare for a data-driven education system

There are significant disparities in South Africa's education system. Schools are divided into quintiles, from one to five. The poorest, in quintile one, struggle enormously with a lack of resources and support. They also tend to have poorer educational outcomes. That has a direct effect on university admission and outcomes.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32377248
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Educational Assessment and Improvement
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How South Africa can prepare for a data-driven education system

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How South Africa can prepare for a data-driven education system

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Abstract

There are significant disparities in South Africa's education system. Schools are divided into quintiles, from one to five. The poorest, in quintile one, struggle enormously with a lack of resources and support. They also tend to have poorer educational outcomes. That has a direct effect on university admission and outcomes.

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