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Schools Division of Surigao del Sur

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SY 2024-25 data from DepEd as of 25 October 2025

Summary

Surigao del Sur has the second most learners of the 12 schools divisions in CARAGA, and the fifth most learners per teacher in public schools. Enrollment in schools fell 2.0% from SY 2023-24, not counting ALS: public schools fell 2.0% and private schools fell 3.1%. Public schools hold 95% of the learners in schools, compared with 85% nationally, and private schools hold 5%, compared with 14% nationally.

Of the 453 reporting public schools, 53 (12%) have no internet, against 21% in CARAGA; five (1%) have no electricity and 14 (3%) have no water. Its 24 districts are listed on the page, and charts and tables break the figures down by sector and level.

Schools
482
Up 1 from SY 2023-24
453 public, 29 private
Community learning centers
287
Down 1 from SY 2023-24
Learners
135,309
Down 766 from SY 2023-24
Teachers
5,363
Down 161 from SY 2023-24
Classrooms
4,070
Up 64 from SY 2023-24

Key findings

For SY 2024-25 and all schools, whatever is chosen above.

  • Surigao del Sur has the 2nd most learners of the 12 schools divisions in CARAGA, and the 5th most learners per teacher in public schools.
  • Enrollment in schools fell 2.0% from SY 2023-24 (ALS not counted); public schools fell 2.0% and private schools fell 3.1%.
  • Of the learners in schools, 95% are in public schools (85% nationally) and 5% in private schools (14% nationally).
  • Leaving out 1 school whose figures are under review, the largest schools are Barobo National High School (2,704 learners), Madrid National High School (1,773 learners) and Gamut National High School (Tago) (1,715 learners).
  • Leaving out 1 school whose enrollment figures are under review, enrollment grew fastest at Anibongan National High School (+21%) and fell most at Malindog Elementary School (−22%), among schools with 100 or more learners in both years.
  • Leaving out 10 schools whose figures are under review, the most crowded public classrooms are at Hayon Elementary School of Living Tradition, with 76 learners per classroom.
  • Of the 453 reporting public schools, 5 (1%) have no electricity, against 1% in CARAGA; 14 (3%) have no water, against 2% in CARAGA; 53 (12%) have no internet, against 21% in CARAGA.
  • The 446 public schools here with FY 2025 MOOE received ₱367.9 million. Across the 445 with FY 2024 MOOE and SY 2024-25 learners, FY 2024 MOOE came to ₱2,160 for each learner.

Learners

SY 2024-25: 135,309 learners, 128,688 in schools and 6,621 in community learning centers.

Learners, SY 2024-25
LearnersNumber
All learners135,309
In schools128,688
In community learning centers (ALS)6,621
Male69,607
Female65,374
Not broken down by sex328
Learners by level and sector, SY 2024-25 (at least)Public schoolsPrivate schoolsCommunity learning centers (ALS)Elementary75,989 totalJunior High School36,618 totalSenior High School15,753 totalALS Basic Literacy Program535 totalALS A&E elementary1,783 totalALS A&E secondary4,303 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; 328 not broken down by level
LevelPublic schoolsPrivate schoolsCommunity learning centers (ALS)Total
Elementary74,6991,290075,989
Junior High School33,3863,232036,618
Senior High School13,8411,912015,753
ALS Basic Literacy Program00535535
ALS A&E elementary001,7831,783
ALS A&E secondary004,3034,303
Learners by grade and sex, SY 2024-25 (at least)MaleFemaleKindergarten9,087 totalGrade 110,601 totalGrade 210,943 totalGrade 311,115 totalGrade 411,727 totalGrade 510,237 totalGrade 611,997 totalGrade 710,833 totalGrade 88,427 totalGrade 98,882 totalGrade 108,465 totalGrade 118,102 totalGrade 127,651 totalSpecial needs, non-graded(elementary)282 totalSpecial needs, non-graded (juniorhigh)11 totalALS Basic Literacy Program535 totalALS A&E elementary1,783 totalALS A&E secondary4,303 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; 328 not broken down by grade
GradeMaleFemaleTotal
Kindergarten4,6554,4329,087
Grade 15,5545,04710,601
Grade 25,6855,25810,943
Grade 35,6945,42111,115
Grade 46,0165,71111,727
Grade 55,5084,72910,237
Grade 66,2045,79311,997
Grade 75,5375,29610,833
Grade 84,3244,1038,427
Grade 94,4164,4668,882
Grade 104,0974,3688,465
Grade 114,0214,0818,102
Grade 123,8153,8367,651
Special needs, non-graded (elementary)179103282
Special needs, non-graded (junior high)4711
ALS Basic Literacy Program336199535
ALS A&E elementary1,1146691,783
ALS A&E secondary2,4481,8554,303
Broken down by grade69,60765,374134,981
Senior High School learners by track, SY 2024-25Academic9,450Technical-Vocational-Livelihood6,536
Senior High School learners by track, SY 2024-25
Senior High School learners by track, SY 2024-25
TrackLearners
Academic9,450
Technical-Vocational-Livelihood6,536
All tracks15,986
ALIVE (Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education) learners by level and sex, SY 2024-25
LevelMaleFemaleTotal
Kindergarten459
Elementary385896
Junior High School71017
All4973122
Indigenous peoples (IP) learners by level and sex, SY 2024-25
LevelMaleFemaleTotal
Kindergarten501491992
Elementary3,5093,3186,827
Junior High School1,5341,6993,233
Senior High School5326091,141
All6,0766,11712,193
Learners in alternative delivery modes (ADM) by program and sex, SY 2024-25
ProgramMaleFemaleTotal
Distance Education9312
Other School-Initiated Intervention224
All11516

Schools and community learning centers

SY 2024-25: 482 schools and 287 community learning centers.

Schools and community learning centers by sector, SY 2024-25Public schools453Private schools29Community learning centers (ALS)287
Schools and community learning centers by sector, SY 2024-25
Schools and community learning centers by sector, SY 2024-25
SectorNumber
Public schools453
Private schools29
Community learning centers (ALS)287
All769
Schools by curricular offering, SY 2024-25Elementary only350Elementary and junior high (K to 10)26Kindergarten to Grade 1231Junior high only3Junior and senior high72Community learning centers (ALS)287
Schools by curricular offering, SY 2024-25
Schools by curricular offering, SY 2024-25
OfferingNumber
Elementary only350
Elementary and junior high (K to 10)26
Kindergarten to Grade 1231
Junior high only3
Junior and senior high72
Community learning centers (ALS)287
Schools by subclassification, SY 2024-25
SubclassificationNumber
DepEd managed453
Community learning centers (ALS)287
Non-sectarian17
Sectarian12

School personnel

SY 2024-25: 5,363 teachers and 910 non-teaching personnel in public schools.

Public school personnel by type, SY 2024-25
TypeNumber
Teachers5,363
Non-teaching personnel910
All personnel6,273
Public school teachers by level, SY 2024-25Elementary3,137Junior High School1,776Senior High School450
Public school teachers by level, SY 2024-25
Public school teachers by level, SY 2024-25
LevelTeachers
Elementary3,137
Junior High School1,776
Senior High School450
All teachers5,363
Learners per teacher by level, public schools, SY 2024-25Elementary23.8Junior High School18.8Senior High School30.8
Learners per teacher by level, public schools, SY 2024-25
Learners per teacher by level, public schools, SY 2024-25
LevelLearners per teacher
Elementary23.8
Junior High School18.8
Senior High School30.8

School resources

SY 2024-25: 4,070 classrooms and 5,116 toilets in public schools.

Classrooms
4,070
Seats (approximate)
112,886
Toilets
5,116
Functional computers
19,393
Faucets
11,400
9,292 with water
Classrooms, seats, toilets and computers by level, public schools, SY 2024-25ElementaryJunior High SchoolSenior High SchoolClassrooms4,070 totalSeats (approximate)112,886 totalToilets5,116 totalFunctional computers19,393 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
Classrooms2,5991,026445
Learners per classroom28.732.531.1
Seats (approximate)68,82729,68214,377
Learners per seat1.11.11.0
Toilets3,3751,243498
Learners per toilet22.126.927.8
Functional computers6,2518,2204,922
Learners per computer12.04.12.8
Public schools with a water supply, by level, SY 2024-25With water supplyWithoutElementary388 totalJunior High School117 totalSenior High School89 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
Elementary37315
Junior High School1134
Senior High School863
Public schools by electricity supply and level, SY 2024-25Grid supplyOff-grid supplyGrid and off-grid supplyNo electricity supplyElementary388 totalJunior High School117 totalSenior High School89 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
Elementary35513155
Junior High School112320
Senior High School87110
Public schools with internet access, by level, SY 2024-25With internet accessWithoutElementary388 totalJunior High School117 totalSenior High School89 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
Elementary33058
Junior High School1089
Senior High School809
Toilets in public schools by type, SY 2024-25Female839Male751Shared3,115For persons with disabilities411
Toilets in public schools by type, SY 2024-25
Toilets in public schools by type, SY 2024-25
TypeToilets
Female839
Male751
Shared3,115
For persons with disabilities411
All toilets5,116
Faucets in public schools, with and without water, SY 2024-25With water9,292Without water2,108
Faucets in public schools, with and without water, SY 2024-25
Faucets in public schools, with and without water, SY 2024-25
FaucetsNumber
With water9,292
Without water2,108
All faucets11,400
Public schools with each facility, SY 2024-25
FacilitySchools
Entrance Gate425
School Garden401
Temporary Perimeter Fence352
Playground349
Offices281
Exit Gate205
Computer Room150
Permanent Perimeter Fence140
Paved Pathway93
Faculty Room84
Library/Learning Resource Center84
Home Economic Room74
Clinic71
Science Laboratory62
Supply Room59
Covered Court52
Conference Room41
Solar Panel34
Roofing31
Data File Room/Records Room28
Canteen27
Flood Marker19
Gymnasium17
Industrial Arts Room14
Student Co-Curricular Center14
Bike Rack3
Youth Development Center2
Speech Laboratory1

Districts

24 districts, each with its SY 2024-25 schools and learners in every sector.

Districts in SDO Surigao del Sur, SY 2024-25
NameSchoolsLearnersTeachers (public)Learners per teacher (public)
Barobo I2810,99031423.8
Barobo II196,53122129.6
Bayabas102,1188524.5
Cagwait175,46019228.3
Cantilan I196,55715635.5
Cantilan II122,14210919.6
Carmen132,44211720.7
Carrascal206,89423030.0
Cortes194,64523919.2
Hinatuan North224,02416824.0
Hinatuan South277,18132921.1
Lanuza163,45616421.1
Lianga299,02336423.2
Lingig I306,64632220.6
Lingig II161,7759818.1
Madrid154,26322818.7
Marihatag185,51118226.2
San Agustin165,14023022.4
San Miguel I215,98219530.6
San Miguel II306,27234518.2
Tagbina I297,46141417.9
Tagbina II203,82719120.0
Tago I164,15618922.0
Tago II206,19228121.4

District totals exclude ALS centers, which DepEd does not assign to districts.

About this data

  • 328 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.

District totals exclude ALS centers, which DepEd does not assign to districts.

Each school year's figures for the Schools Division of Surigao del Sur count the schools DepEd placed there that year. Figures come from DepEd's school data for SY 2023-24 and SY 2024-25 as of 25 October 2025. How the data was checked

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