Jan 24, 2012
Level of repetition in primary schools in SA
According to an international comparative study, the level of repetition in primary schools in South Africa is high (7%) compared to the average level of repetition in primary schools in developing countries (5%) and developed countries (less than 1%). (Department of Basic Education 2011).
http://www.education.gov.za/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=2W/LLyKAfNA%3D&tabid=358&mid=1261 (PDF)