PESHAWAR – The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has announced plans to outsource public schools in multiple phases, aiming to enhance the quality of education while reducing operational costs. The initiative seeks to introduce efficient management practices and improve learning outcomes across the province’s struggling public education system. Officials said the decision reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring quality education for every child in KP.
Official data shows that the current cost per student in public schools stands at Rs3,517 per month. However, after outsourcing, this figure is expected to drop to Rs1,667 per student. The cost reduction will enable better resource allocation, allowing more funds to be spent on teacher training, facilities, and learning materials. Authorities believe that public-private collaboration will bring innovation and accountability into the education system.
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The education department has already identified underperforming schools and students for inclusion in the first phase. Out of 4,147 government schools in KP, nearly 40 percent have been categorized as low-performing. These institutions will be prioritized under the outsourcing plan to help raise their standards and improve student performance. The government expects visible improvements in academic results once professional management takes over.
The outsourcing will take place in three phases to ensure smooth implementation. Initially, 500 schools will be outsourced, followed by 1,000 in the second phase and 2,000 in the third. Each school will receive a special operational budget of Rs300,000 per month to maintain infrastructure, pay staff, and support academic activities. The government will also closely monitor performance through regular assessments and progress reports.
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Furthermore, the number of students per school will be increased from 40 to 180 to accommodate the large population of out-of-school children. Officials estimate that nearly 49 million children in the province currently lack access to formal education. By expanding school capacity and improving efficiency, the KP government hopes to significantly reduce the number of children deprived of learning opportunities and set a model for other provinces to follow.