4. Secondary: 179 schools with 98,900 students, and a 74.4% enrolment ratio.
5. Exam Results: PSAC pass rate was 83.1% after reassessment; SC rate dropped to 78.5%; HSC rate rose to 92.3%.
6. Tertiary: Enrolment increased to 50,566 students.
This reflects growth in government funding and enrolment across all levels of education.
Here’s a condensed summary of the key education data for 2022/2023:
1. Expenditure: Government education spending increased from Rs 18,434 million to Rs 20,762 million.
2. Pre-primary: There were 769 schools with a 91.8% enrolment ratio.
3. Primary: 325 schools served 89,001 students with a 111% enrolment ratio.
Education
•University of Mauritius (UoM)
•University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM)
•Open University of Mauritius
•Middlesex University Mauritius
•Charles Telfair Campus
•Mauritius Institute of Health (MIH)
•Mauritius Institute of Training & Development (MITD)
•Fashion and Design Institute
•Ecole hôtelière Sir Gaëtan Duval
•Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE)
•Vatel Hotel & Tourism Business School
Tertiary Education
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Here’s how the main private schools in Mauritius by region:
North Region
• Le Bocage International School
West Region
• Westcoast International Primary School
Central Region
• Northfields International High School
• L’École du Centre / Collège Pierre Poivre
Private Schools
4. Average Income: Specific figures for average income can vary significantly by sector, with financial services and IT generally higher.
5. Minimum Wage: As of the latest updates, the minimum wage is around 10,200 Mauritian rupees per month (approximately 230 USD).
6. Poverty Rate: The exact poverty rate can vary, but it is relatively low compared to many other African nations.
1. GDP (Gross Domestic Product): The overall GDP of Mauritius is estimated at approximately $14 billion USD.
2. GDP per Capita: Approximately $10,000 to $12,000 USD.
3. Gini Coefficient: The Gini coefficient, which measures income inequality, is approximately 0.36. A lower number indicates more equal income distribution, and 0.36 suggests moderate inequality.
Economy
• Commercial Bank Home Loans: Features competitive rates and favorable terms, often enhanced by government support.
• Property Development Scheme (PDS): Aimed at both wealthy Mauritians and foreigners, offering luxury housing with residency options.
• Smart City Scheme: Focuses on sustainable, integrated urban developments appealing to middle and high-income earners.
• Ground+2 Scheme: Allows homeowners to build three-story buildings, living in one unit and renting out the others to generate income.
• Social Housing: Subsidized housing provided to low-income families, significantly reducing home ownership costs.
• NEF Housing Scheme: Targets vulnerable groups offering housing at minimal costs or through rent-to-own options.
• First-Time Buyers Scheme: Provides grants and subsidies specifically designed to assist young and first-time homeowners.
• Mauritius Housing Company (MHC): Offers low-interest housing loans tailored to the financial capabilities of different buyers.