Report Series: Student Retention

Amidst evolving educational landscapes, the Beaconhouse School System (BSS) has conducted a detailed investigation into student retention rates across critical transition points within its network. The following student retention report series unveils nuanced insights into the patterns of student enrolment and retention, serving as a cornerstone for strategic educational planning and implementation.

Amidst evolving educational landscapes, the Beaconhouse School System (BSS) has conducted a detailed investigation into student retention rates across critical transition points within its network. The following student retention report series unveils nuanced insights into the patterns of student enrolment and retention, serving as a cornerstone for strategic educational planning and implementation. These reports highlight the dynamics of student movement between educational levels and examine the factors influencing these trends over recent years.

• Report 1 – Bifurcation and Retention Rate in BSS Middle Schools (Class 8) to Secondary Schools (Class 9): Investigates the transition of students from Class 8 to Class 9 within BSS, revealing an 88.9% average retention rate and an increasing preference for the Matriculation stream, with regional variations influenced by economic and educational factors.
• Report 2 – Five-year trend in retention and enrolment rate: Analyses five-year retention and enrolment trends within Beaconhouse secondary schools, detailing shifts in student numbers across O Levels, Matric, and A Levels, and regional retention differences, providing a basis for enhancing student retention strategies.