Current national annual education statistics publication.
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Education in Bhutan
DATA2024
Annual Education Statistics 2024 · 566 schools listed · 8,996 BHSEC candidates sat in 2024
Bhutan's Ministry of Education and Skills Development publishes an annual national education statistics report covering enrollment, teachers and schools. The ministry's 2024 summary lists 517 public schools and 30 private schools. In the 2024 Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate examination, 9,059 candidates were registered and 8,996 sat the examination.
Public schools
517*
Private schools
30*
BHSEC registered
9,059*
BHSEC sat
8,996*
Bhutan Education System
| Stage / measure | Structure | Current interpretation | Important note |
|---|---|---|---|
| School statistics | Annual Education Statistics 2024 | National ministry publication | Enrollment, school and teacher series |
| Government schools | 540* | 2024 ministry summary | School count |
| Private schools | 26* | 2024 ministry summary | School count |
| Higher secondary completion | BHSEC, Class XII | 9,059 registered; 8,996 sat in 2024 | National examination |
* Reference period is shown with the figure.
Annual national statistics
The Ministry of Education and Skills Development publishes Annual Education Statistics as the main national statistical reference. The ministry homepage reports 517 public schools and 30 private schools as of August 2026. Its publications archive remains the reference point for annual statistical reports.
Higher secondary completion
The Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate is the Class XII completion examination. For the 2024 examination, 9,059 candidates from 79 higher secondary schools registered and 8,996 appeared.
Assessment results are not enrollment totals
The ministry reported an overall 85.70% pass rate for the 2024 BHSEC. That percentage applies to the examination cohort and should not be treated as a national school completion or enrollment rate.
Current school network
The August 2026 ministry summary lists 517 public schools and 30 private schools. These are institution counts and should be read separately from examination-cohort figures such as BHSEC registrations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main current national education statistics publication for Bhutan?
Annual Education Statistics 2024.
How many government schools are listed in the ministry's 2024 summary?
540.
How many private schools are listed?
26.
What is the BHSEC?
The Bhutan Higher Secondary Education Certificate, the Class XII completion examination.
How many candidates registered for the 2024 BHSEC?
9,059.
How many candidates sat the 2024 BHSEC?
8,996.
Sources and Methodology
Official 2024 government and private school counts.
Official 2024 Class XII candidate, school and pass-rate figures.