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Schools in Central Visayas (Region VII)

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

Summary

Region VII in Central Visayas has the fifth most learners of the 18 regions in the Philippines, with 1,660,969 learners in its 3,589 schools in SY 2024-25. Among public schools it has the ninth most learners per teacher, with 57,221 public teachers in SY 2024-25.

85% of learners in schools are in public schools (85% nationally), 15% in private (14% nationally) and 1% in SUC and LUC schools (1% nationally). Of the 2,828 reporting public schools, 390 (14%) have no internet, against 26% nationally, while 14 (1%) have no electricity and 32 (1%) have no water, each against 2% nationally. The 2,803 public schools with FY 2025 MOOE received ₱3.1 billion of FY 2025 MOOE. Across the 2,772 public schools with FY 2024 MOOE and SY 2024-25 learners, the FY 2024 MOOE divided by those learners came to ₱1,731.

Its two provinces and 12 schools divisions are listed on the page, with the figures by sector and level.

Schools
3,589
2,828 public, 758 private, 3 SUCs and LUCs
Community learning centers
1,615
Learners
1,693,066
Teachers
57,221
Classrooms
39,961

Boundaries changed between school years, so no change is shown.

Key findings

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

  • Region VII has the 5th most learners of the 18 regions in the Philippines, and the 9th most learners per teacher in public schools.
  • Of the learners in schools, 85% are in public schools (85% nationally), 15% in private schools (14% nationally) and 1% in SUC and LUC schools (1% nationally).
  • Leaving out 4 schools whose figures are under review, the largest schools are Marigondon Elementary School (6,047 learners), Lahug Elementary School (5,533 learners) and University of Cebu Main Campus (Day & Night) (5,525 learners).
  • Leaving out 14 schools whose enrollment figures are under review, enrollment grew fastest at Center for Healthcare Professions, Cebu, Inc. (+80%) and fell most at Danahaw IS (−41%), among schools with 100 or more learners in both years.
  • Leaving out 6 schools whose figures are under review, the most crowded public classrooms are at Sudtonggan Night High School, with 214 learners per classroom.
  • Of the 2,828 reporting public schools, 14 (1%) have no electricity, against 2% nationally; 32 (1%) have no water, against 2% nationally; 390 (14%) have no internet, against 26% nationally.
  • The 2,803 public schools here with FY 2025 MOOE received ₱3.1 billion. Across the 2,772 with FY 2024 MOOE and SY 2024-25 learners, FY 2024 MOOE came to ₱1,731 for each learner.

Learners

SY 2024-25: 1,693,066 learners, 1,660,969 in schools and 32,097 in community learning centers.

Learners, SY 2024-25
LearnersNumber
All learners1,693,066
In schools1,660,969
In community learning centers (ALS)32,097
Male874,684
Female815,679
Not broken down by sex2,703
Learners by level and sector, SY 2024-25 (at least)Public schoolsPrivate schoolsSUCs and LUCsCommunity learning centers (ALS)Elementary908,428 totalJunior High School489,035 totalSenior High School260,816 totalALS Basic Literacy Program840 totalALS A&E elementary6,311 totalALS A&E secondary24,933 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; 2,703 not broken down by level
LevelPublic schoolsPrivate schoolsSUCs and LUCsCommunity learning centers (ALS)Total
Elementary830,77177,3483090908,428
Junior High School411,72777,0092990489,035
Senior High School163,09297,6131110260,816
ALS Basic Literacy Program000840840
ALS A&E elementary0006,3116,311
ALS A&E secondary00024,93324,933
Learners by grade and sex, SY 2024-25 (at least)MaleFemaleKindergarten110,580 totalGrade 1125,825 totalGrade 2130,627 totalGrade 3136,451 totalGrade 4135,613 totalGrade 5125,095 totalGrade 6140,002 totalGrade 7137,086 totalGrade 8106,201 totalGrade 9120,404 totalGrade 10125,233 totalGrade 11131,875 totalGrade 12128,941 totalSpecial needs, non-graded(elementary)4,235 totalSpecial needs, non-graded (juniorhigh)111 totalALS Basic Literacy Program840 totalALS A&E elementary6,311 totalALS A&E secondary24,933 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; 2,703 not broken down by grade
GradeMaleFemaleTotal
Kindergarten57,36753,213110,580
Grade 165,46560,360125,825
Grade 268,08562,542130,627
Grade 371,08865,363136,451
Grade 470,05265,561135,613
Grade 565,69259,403125,095
Grade 671,92268,080140,002
Grade 770,42066,666137,086
Grade 854,67351,528106,201
Grade 960,73359,671120,404
Grade 1062,87762,356125,233
Grade 1167,28264,593131,875
Grade 1265,82863,113128,941
Special needs, non-graded (elementary)2,8611,3744,235
Special needs, non-graded (junior high)7437111
ALS Basic Literacy Program537303840
ALS A&E elementary4,4631,8486,311
ALS A&E secondary15,2659,66824,933
Broken down by grade874,684815,6791,690,363
Senior High School learners by track, SY 2024-25Academic175,792Technical-Vocational-Livelihood84,627Arts and Design1,172Sports393
Senior High School learners by track, SY 2024-25
Senior High School learners by track, SY 2024-25
TrackLearners
Academic175,792
Technical-Vocational-Livelihood84,627
Arts and Design1,172
Sports393
All tracks261,984
ALIVE (Arabic Language and Islamic Values Education) learners by level and sex, SY 2024-25
LevelMaleFemaleTotal
Kindergarten6367130
Elementary1,6091,5243,133
Junior High School7966145
All1,7511,6573,408
Indigenous peoples (IP) learners by level and sex, SY 2024-25
LevelMaleFemaleTotal
Kindergarten7786163
Elementary8738391,712
Junior High School356571927
Senior High School127154281
All1,4331,6503,083
Learners in alternative delivery modes (ADM) by program and sex, SY 2024-25
ProgramMaleFemaleTotal
Distance Education22426
Enhanced-Instructional Management by Parents, Community and teachers5248100
Modified In-School Off-School Approach202
Open High School Program10280182
Other School-Initiated Intervention344292636
All522424946

Schools and community learning centers

SY 2024-25: 3,589 schools and 1,615 community learning centers.

Schools and community learning centers by sector, SY 2024-25Public schools2,828Private schools758SUCs and LUCs3Community learning centers (ALS)1,615
Schools and community learning centers by sector, SY 2024-25
Schools and community learning centers by sector, SY 2024-25
SectorNumber
Public schools2,828
Private schools758
SUCs and LUCs3
Community learning centers (ALS)1,615
All5,204
Schools by curricular offering, SY 2024-25Elementary only2,327Elementary and junior high (K to 10)218Kindergarten to Grade 12290Junior high only104Junior and senior high600Senior high only50Community learning centers (ALS)1,615
Schools by curricular offering, SY 2024-25
Schools by curricular offering, SY 2024-25
OfferingNumber
Elementary only2,327
Elementary and junior high (K to 10)218
Kindergarten to Grade 12290
Junior high only104
Junior and senior high600
Senior high only50
Community learning centers (ALS)1,615
Schools by subclassification, SY 2024-25
SubclassificationNumber
DepEd managed2,828
Community learning centers (ALS)1,615
Non-sectarian528
Sectarian230
State universities and colleges3

School personnel

SY 2024-25: 57,221 teachers and 5,502 non-teaching personnel in public schools.

Public school personnel by type, SY 2024-25
TypeNumber
Teachers57,221
Non-teaching personnel5,502
All personnel62,723
Public school teachers by level, SY 2024-25Elementary31,678Junior High School19,277Senior High School6,266
Public school teachers by level, SY 2024-25
Public school teachers by level, SY 2024-25
LevelTeachers
Elementary31,678
Junior High School19,277
Senior High School6,266
All teachers57,221
Learners per teacher by level, public schools, SY 2024-25Elementary26.2Junior High School21.4Senior High School26
Learners per teacher by level, public schools, SY 2024-25
Learners per teacher by level, public schools, SY 2024-25
LevelLearners per teacher
Elementary26.2
Junior High School21.4
Senior High School26.0

School resources

SY 2024-25: 39,961 classrooms and 45,751 toilets in public schools.

Classrooms
39,961
Seats (approximate)
1,125,019
Toilets
45,751
Functional computers
96,939
Faucets
72,961
62,729 with water
Classrooms, seats, toilets and computers by level, public schools, SY 2024-25ElementaryJunior High SchoolSenior High SchoolClassrooms39,961 totalSeats (approximate)1,125,019 totalToilets45,751 totalFunctional computers96,939 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
Classrooms25,7369,8234,402
Learners per classroom32.341.937.1
Seats (approximate)683,390308,016133,613
Learners per seat1.21.31.2
Toilets31,4669,9484,337
Learners per toilet26.441.437.6
Functional computers31,62039,57025,749
Learners per computer26.310.46.3
Public schools with a water supply, by level, SY 2024-25With water supplyWithoutElementary2,197 totalJunior High School779 totalSenior High School597 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
Elementary2,17225
Junior High School76316
Senior High School58413
Public schools by electricity supply and level, SY 2024-25Grid supplyOff-grid supplyGrid and off-grid supplyNo electricity supplyElementary2,197 totalJunior High School779 totalSenior High School597 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
Elementary2,13143176
Junior High School73816178
Senior High School55913214
Public schools with internet access, by level, SY 2024-25With internet accessWithoutElementary2,197 totalJunior High School779 totalSenior High School597 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
Elementary1,846351
Junior High School68693
Senior High School479118
Toilets in public schools by type, SY 2024-25Female7,090Male6,236Shared30,718For persons with disabilities1,707
Toilets in public schools by type, SY 2024-25
Toilets in public schools by type, SY 2024-25
TypeToilets
Female7,090
Male6,236
Shared30,718
For persons with disabilities1,707
All toilets45,751
Faucets in public schools, with and without water, SY 2024-25With water62,729Without water10,232
Faucets in public schools, with and without water, SY 2024-25
Faucets in public schools, with and without water, SY 2024-25
FaucetsNumber
With water62,729
Without water10,232
All faucets72,961
Public schools with each facility, SY 2024-25
FacilitySchools
School Garden2,550
Entrance Gate2,511
Playground1,809
Exit Gate1,735
Permanent Perimeter Fence1,695
Temporary Perimeter Fence1,666
Offices1,655
Computer Room1,243
Library/Learning Resource Center1,002
Paved Pathway775
Home Economic Room772
Covered Court758
Clinic643
Faculty Room440
Supply Room426
Science Laboratory407
Conference Room360
Data File Room/Records Room270
Canteen181
Solar Panel177
Industrial Arts Room160
Roofing144
Student Co-Curricular Center80
Speech Laboratory54
Flood Marker41
Gymnasium33
Bike Rack27
Youth Development Center27
Museum4

Provinces

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

Provinces in Central Visayas (Region VII), SY 2024-25
NameSchoolsLearnersTeachers (public)Learners per teacher (public)
Bohol1,331345,30814,51820.2
Cebu2,2581,347,75842,70326.1

Schools divisions

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

Schools divisions in Central Visayas (Region VII), SY 2024-25
NameSchoolsLearnersTeachers (public)Learners per teacher (public)
Bogo City4523,86770027.5
Bohol1,281315,18913,65920.1
Carcar City6339,8601,14929.6
Cebu1,355621,76122,55524.2
Cebu City269244,9165,99529.5
City of Naga, Cebu6334,0161,14826.7
Danao City7641,5271,54222.7
Lapu-Lapu City142127,6323,34930.2
Mandaue City8687,3412,49226.3
Tagbilaran City5030,11985922.8
Talisay City8368,6411,84929.1
Toledo City7658,1971,92426.6

About this data

  • 2,703 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 Central Visayas (Region VII) 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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