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:
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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)
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•University of Technology, Mauritius (UTM)
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•Open University of Mauritius
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•Middlesex University Mauritius
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•Charles Telfair Campus
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•Mauritius Institute of Health (MIH)
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•Mauritius Institute of Training & Development (MITD)
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•Fashion and Design Institute
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•Ecole hôtelière Sir Gaëtan Duval
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•Mauritius Institute of Education (MIE)
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•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.