KP Outsources 2,000 Govt Primary Schools
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved outsourcing 2,000 primary schools, with 500 already transferred and Rs300,000 allocated monthly per school to improve enrollment and performance. The initiative aims to raise student numbers from 40 to 180 per school within a year, targeting underperforming institutions and reducing costs from Rs3,517 to Rs1,667 per student.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced plans to outsource 2,000 government primary schools, building on earlier hospital privatization efforts. The provincial education department confirmed approval for the initiative, with 500 schools already outsourced and each receiving Rs300,000 monthly to cover staff salaries and operational costs. Among the outsourced schools, 233 are in winter zone areas where enrollment surged 89 percent, rising from 4,086 to 7,718 students. The government aims to increase enrollment from 40 to 180 students per school within one year, with contractual agreements tying funding to performance targets. Failure to meet these goals will result in contract termination, ensuring accountability. The outsourcing initiative targets underperforming schools, where 40 percent of students from 4,147 public schools were identified as struggling during assessments. The program will be rolled out in three phases: 500 schools in the first phase, 1,000 in the second, and the remaining 1,000 in the third phase. Officials stated the move will reduce the current cost per student from Rs3,517 to Rs1,667 per month, improving resource efficiency and academic standards. The decision was made in October 2025, with the government emphasizing measurable progress and operational improvements through outsourcing.
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