The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Department has decided to outsource thousands of government schools across the province as part of efforts to improve enrollment and educational performance.
According to officials, nearly:
🏫 2,000 government primary schools
will be handed over to the private sector under the approved outsourcing policy.
500 Schools Already Outsourced
Education department officials said around:
📘 500 public schools
have already been outsourced in different districts of the province.
The government will reportedly provide:
💰 Rs. 300,000 per month
to each outsourced school for:
- Staff salaries
- Administrative expenses
- Operational costs
Winter Zone Schools Included
According to authorities:
❄️ 233 schools located in winter zone areas
have already been outsourced under the initiative.
Officials claimed the move has shown positive results in several schools.
Student Enrollment Shows Improvement
The education department stated that student enrollment in outsourced schools increased significantly after the program was implemented.
According to official figures:
- 📊 Enrollment increased from 4,086 students
to - 📈 7,718 students
showing an increase of nearly:
✅ 89%
Govt Sets New Enrollment Target
Authorities said the provincial government now aims to increase average enrollment per school from:
👨🎓 40 students
to
👩🎓 180 students
within one year.
Performance-Based Contracts
Officials also clarified that schools failing to meet required targets may face:
⚠️ Contract cancellation
if performance standards and enrollment goals are not achieved.
Final Words
The KP government’s school outsourcing plan marks a major shift in the province’s education strategy. Officials believe the initiative could help improve enrollment and school performance, while critics are expected to closely monitor its long-term impact on public education.
