Gyeongnam Education Office has decided to expand the conversion of girls' middle and high schools to coeducational institutions due to a decline in preference for girls' schools and low enrollment rates.
Gyeongnam Education Office has announced that it will significantly expand the transition of girls' middle and high schools to coeducational systems in response to changing preferences among students and parents. Evidence points to a marked decrease in enrollment rates at girls' schools, which contrasts sharply with the higher enrollment rates at boys' and coeducational schools. For the 2026 school year, the average enrollment rate for high schools in Gyeongnam is 96.6%, with boys' schools attracting 98.5% of new students, whereas girls' schools fall behind at just 91.0%. This trend has prompted educational authorities to take action to ensure the stability of school operations and educational quality.
