School Infrastructure Trends in South Africa based on three versions of the School Monitoring Survey

The purpose of this brief is to present evidence on infrastructure conditions over time, with particular emphasis on the proportion of schools meeting the minimum infrastructure standards; to identify areas where progress has been limited or uneven; and outline the implications for policy and planning. In so doing, it seeks to inform targeted, more effective interventions that ensure safe, dignified, and conducive environments for teaching and learning for all learners and teachers.