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While exact real-time numbers vary, estimates suggest there are tens of thousands of Catholic schools in Africa, with figures ranging from over 77,000 schools (including various levels) to specific data citing around 33,000 primary and 10,000 secondary schools in some reports, serving millions of students across the continent as a major provider of education. Africa is a significant hub for Catholic education, with a large percentage of the world's Catholic students attending schools there, especially in primary and secondary levels.
Key Figures & Data Points:
77,200+ Catholic Schools: A broad estimate including various types of Catholic educational institutions across Africa.
~43,000 Schools (Primary/Secondary): One source suggests about 33,000 primary and 10,000 secondary schools.
27 Million Students: In 2019, 27 million children were enrolled in Catholic schools in Africa (2.3M pre-primary, 19.2M primary, 5.4M secondary).
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