30% of Govt Schools in Pakistan Have One Teacher Managing Multiple Classrooms

Around 30% of government schools in Pakistan have a single teacher managing multiple grades at the same time.

Recent survey by Gallop Pakistan show that multigrade teaching remains significantly more common in government schools than in private institutions, where the rate stands at 20%. The gap points to deeper structural pressures in the public sector despite broader gains in school access over the years.

The data also show that shortages go well beyond staffing.

At the primary level, basic infrastructure remains weaker in government schools. Boundary walls are available in 71% of government schools compared to 81% of private schools, while drinking water is available in 60% of public schools against 74% in the private sector.

Student-facing facilities also show a similar pattern. Student toilets are available in 60% of government schools, compared to 74% of private schools, while Playgrounds exist in 45% of public schools versus 52% of private schools.

The digital divide appears even sharper. Only 7% of government primary schools have internet access, compared to 32% of private schools. Computer labs are present in just 3% of government schools, while the figure rises to 17% in private schools.

The findings suggest that while access to schooling has improved, the learning environment remains highly uneven, particularly in the public sector. Technology-enabled learning also remains limited overall, with smart boards and science labs reported at low levels across both sectors.

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Source: Gallop Pakistan