Number of teachers in education in South Africa in 2024, by school sector

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Natalie Cowling,
Mar 25, 2025

As of 2024, the total number of teaching staff in South Africa amounted to 459,993. Of those, the majority were educators in public education entities, with 412,638. By contrast, independent education teachers represented around 11 percent of the cumulative number of teachers.

Number of teachers in education in South Africa in 2024, by school sector

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February 2025

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South Africa

Survey time period

2024

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Ordinary school educators

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