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Schools in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX)

SY 2024-25 data from DepEd, refreshed 25 October 2025

Schools
2,877
Up 9 from SY 2023-24
2,553 public, 315 private, 9 SUCs and LUCs
Community learning centres
1,351
Up 42 from SY 2023-24
Learners
1,051,171
Down 26,165 from SY 2023-24
Teachers
38,171
Up 234 from SY 2023-24
Classrooms
29,261
Down 356 from SY 2023-24

Learners

SY 2024-25: 1,051,171 learners, 1,021,397 in schools and 29,774 in community learning centres.

Learners, SY 2024-25
LearnersNumber
All learners1,051,171
In schools1,021,397
In community learning centres (ALS)29,774
Male534,343
Female515,659
Not broken down by sex1,169
Learners by level and sector, SY 2024-25 (at least)Public schoolsPrivate schoolsSUCs and LUCsCommunity learning centres (ALS)Elementary593,656 totalJunior High School284,761 totalSenior High School141,817 totalALS Basic Literacy Program1,944 totalALS A&E elementary5,791 totalALS A&E secondary22,033 total
Learners by level and sector, SY 2024-25: at least these numbers
Learners by level and sector, SY 2024-25: at least these numbers; 1,169 not broken down by level
LevelPublic schoolsPrivate schoolsSUCs and LUCsCommunity learning centres (ALS)Total
Elementary571,17421,8686140593,656
Junior High School258,06725,2271,4670284,761
Senior High School108,09432,6081,1150141,817
ALS Basic Literacy Program0001,9441,944
ALS A&E elementary0005,7915,791
ALS A&E secondary00022,03322,033
Learners by grade and sex, SY 2024-25 (at least)MaleFemaleKindergarten73,508 totalGrade 185,138 totalGrade 287,475 totalGrade 387,843 totalGrade 484,736 totalGrade 583,088 totalGrade 687,005 totalGrade 783,077 totalGrade 868,220 totalGrade 966,878 totalGrade 1066,489 totalGrade 1173,515 totalGrade 1268,302 totalSpecial needs, non-graded(elementary)4,863 totalSpecial needs, non-graded (juniorhigh)97 totalALS Basic Literacy Program1,944 totalALS A&E elementary5,791 totalALS A&E secondary22,033 total
Learners by grade and sex, SY 2024-25: at least these numbers
Learners by grade and sex, SY 2024-25: at least these numbers; 1,169 not broken down by grade
GradeMaleFemaleTotal
Kindergarten38,11335,39573,508
Grade 144,77040,36885,138
Grade 245,57641,89987,475
Grade 345,32142,52287,843
Grade 443,99140,74584,736
Grade 543,13039,95883,088
Grade 644,10442,90187,005
Grade 741,58241,49583,077
Grade 833,78234,43868,220
Grade 932,20534,67366,878
Grade 1031,57334,91666,489
Grade 1135,79737,71873,515
Grade 1233,11735,18568,302
Special needs, non-graded (elementary)3,1381,7254,863
Special needs, non-graded (junior high)574097
ALS Basic Literacy Program1,2377071,944
ALS A&E elementary3,8521,9395,791
ALS A&E secondary12,9989,03522,033
Broken down by grade534,343515,6591,050,002
Senior High School learners by track, SY 2024-25Academic76,266Technical-Vocational-Livelihood65,395Arts and Design334Sports269
Senior High School learners by track, SY 2024-25
Senior High School learners by track, SY 2024-25
TrackLearners
Academic76,266
Technical-Vocational-Livelihood65,395
Arts and Design334
Sports269
All tracks142,264
ALIVE (Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education) learners by level and sex, SY 2024-25
LevelMaleFemaleTotal
Kindergarten3,5063,3136,819
Elementary27,29926,08853,387
Junior High School411469880
All31,21629,87061,086
Indigenous peoples (IP) learners by level and sex, SY 2024-25
LevelMaleFemaleTotal
Kindergarten7,8567,29615,152
Elementary49,90346,92796,830
Junior High School19,38822,12541,513
Senior High School6,6598,16314,822
All83,80684,511168,317
Learners in alternative delivery modes (ADM) by program and sex, SY 2024-25
ProgramMaleFemaleTotal
Distance Education471360
Enhanced-Instructional Management by Parents, Community and teachers6554119
Modified In-School Off-School Approach412263
Open High School Program184197381
Other School-Initiated Intervention276262538
All6135481,161

Schools and community learning centres

SY 2024-25: 2,877 schools and 1,351 community learning centres.

Schools and community learning centres by sector, SY 2024-25Public schools2,553Private schools315SUCs and LUCs9Community learning centres (ALS)1,351
Schools and community learning centres by sector, SY 2024-25
Schools and community learning centres by sector, SY 2024-25
SectorNumber
Public schools2,553
Private schools315
SUCs and LUCs9
Community learning centres (ALS)1,351
All4,228
Schools by curricular offering, SY 2024-25Elementary only2,175Elementary and junior high (K to 10)101Kindergarten to Grade 1276Junior high only77Junior and senior high397Senior high only51Community learning centres (ALS)1,351
Schools by curricular offering, SY 2024-25
Schools by curricular offering, SY 2024-25
OfferingNumber
Elementary only2,175
Elementary and junior high (K to 10)101
Kindergarten to Grade 1276
Junior high only77
Junior and senior high397
Senior high only51
Community learning centres (ALS)1,351
Schools by subclassification, SY 2024-25
SubclassificationNumber
DepEd managed2,552
Community learning centres (ALS)1,351
Non-sectarian161
Sectarian149
State universities and colleges9
Local international school5
DOST managed1

School personnel

SY 2024-25: 38,171 teachers and 5,998 non-teaching personnel in public schools.

Public school personnel by type, SY 2024-25
TypeNumber
Teachers38,171
Non-teaching personnel5,998
All personnel44,169
Public school teachers by level, SY 2024-25Elementary22,556Junior High School11,390Senior High School4,225
Public school teachers by level, SY 2024-25
Public school teachers by level, SY 2024-25
LevelTeachers
Elementary22,556
Junior High School11,390
Senior High School4,225
All teachers38,171
Learners per teacher by level, public schools, SY 2024-25Elementary25.3Junior High School22.7Senior High School25.6
Learners per teacher by level, public schools, SY 2024-25
Learners per teacher by level, public schools, SY 2024-25
LevelLearners per teacher
Elementary25.3
Junior High School22.7
Senior High School25.6

School resources

SY 2024-25: 29,261 classrooms and 33,856 toilets in public schools.

Classrooms
29,261
Seats (approximate)
757,743
Toilets
33,856
Functional computers
68,914
Faucets
44,316
33,740 with water
Classrooms, seats, toilets and computers by level, public schools, SY 2024-25ElementaryJunior High SchoolSenior High SchoolClassrooms29,261 totalSeats (approximate)757,743 totalToilets33,856 totalFunctional computers68,914 total
Classrooms, seats, toilets and computers by level, public schools, SY 2024-25: shares of each by level
Classrooms, seats, toilets and computers by level, public schools, SY 2024-25, with learners per resource
MeasureElementaryJunior High SchoolSenior High School
Classrooms18,9877,2213,053
Learners per classroom30.135.735.4
Seats (approximate)453,078213,95590,710
Learners per seat1.31.21.2
Toilets22,9557,8083,093
Learners per toilet24.933.135.0
Functional computers26,62127,13515,158
Learners per computer21.59.57.1
Public schools with a water supply, by level, SY 2024-25With water supplyWithoutElementary2,129 totalJunior High School522 totalSenior High School377 total
Public schools with a water supply, by level, SY 2024-25
Public schools with a water supply, by level, SY 2024-25: number of schools
LevelWith water supplyWithout
Elementary2,06762
Junior High School49329
Senior High School34532
Public schools by electricity supply and level, SY 2024-25Grid supplyOff-grid supplyGrid and off-grid supplyNo electricity supplyElementary2,129 totalJunior High School522 totalSenior High School377 total
Public schools by electricity supply and level, SY 2024-25
Public schools by electricity supply and level, SY 2024-25: number of schools
LevelGrid supplyOff-grid supplyGrid and off-grid supplyNo electricity supply
Elementary1,956864641
Junior High School4829238
Senior High School3516164
Public schools with internet access, by level, SY 2024-25With internet accessWithoutElementary2,129 totalJunior High School522 totalSenior High School377 total
Public schools with internet access, by level, SY 2024-25
Public schools with internet access, by level, SY 2024-25: number of schools
LevelWith internet accessWithout
Elementary1,300829
Junior High School392130
Senior High School267110
Toilets in public schools by type, SY 2024-25Female6,432Male5,716Shared20,661For persons with disabilities1,047
Toilets in public schools by type, SY 2024-25
Toilets in public schools by type, SY 2024-25
TypeToilets
Female6,432
Male5,716
Shared20,661
For persons with disabilities1,047
All toilets33,856
Faucets in public schools, with and without water, SY 2024-25With water33,740Without water10,576
Faucets in public schools, with and without water, SY 2024-25
Faucets in public schools, with and without water, SY 2024-25
FaucetsNumber
With water33,740
Without water10,576
All faucets44,316
Public schools with each facility, SY 2024-25
FacilitySchools
School Garden2,256
Entrance Gate2,079
Playground1,972
Temporary Perimeter Fence1,648
Offices1,186
Exit Gate1,128
Permanent Perimeter Fence896
Covered Court894
Computer Room868
Library/Learning Resource Center576
Clinic390
Home Economic Room354
Paved Pathway343
Solar Panel337
Supply Room330
Faculty Room328
Conference Room280
Science Laboratory248
Data File Room/Records Room168
Industrial Arts Room135
Roofing130
Canteen108
Flood Marker103
Student Co-Curricular Center79
Youth Development Center74
Gymnasium55
Speech Laboratory14
Bike Rack10
Museum1

Provinces

4 provinces, each with its SY 2024-25 schools and learners in every sector.

Provinces in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), SY 2024-25
NameSchoolsLearnersTeachers (public)Learners per teacher (public)
City of Isabela7435,8961,41823.0
Zamboanga Sibugay559177,2176,89223.3
Zamboanga del Norte945294,61811,19824.1
Zamboanga del Sur1,299543,44018,66325.5

Schools divisions

8 schools divisions, each with its SY 2024-25 schools and learners in every sector.

Schools divisions in Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX), SY 2024-25
NameSchoolsLearnersTeachers (public)Learners per teacher (public)
Dapitan City6623,38792922.4
Dipolog City7439,8071,30126.0
Isabela City7435,8961,41823.0
Pagadian City12158,8911,74925.3
Zamboanga City293270,4667,82230.5
Zamboanga Sibugay559177,2176,89223.3
Zamboanga del Norte805231,4248,96824.0
Zamboanga del Sur885214,0839,09221.2

About this data

  • 1,169 learners in SY 2024-25 are counted in the totals but not broken down by grade, level or sex, so those charts show at least these numbers.
  • Teachers, classrooms and facilities are for public schools only: DepEd's public report has them for no other schools.

Each school year's figures for Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) count the schools DepEd placed there that year. Figures come from DepEd's school data for SY 2023-24 and SY 2024-25, refreshed 25 October 2025. How the data was checked

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