Delhi Government Boys School, Karimabad, tops Karachi’s Matric exams after 28 years, ongoing education issues.
After a gap of 28 years, a government school – Delhi Government Boys School, Karimabad – has secured the top position in the recent secondary board examinations in Karachi. The last time a government-run school topped the Matric exams was in 1996 when the same school had achieved this distinction. Since then, private schools have consistently dominated the top positions as academic performance in government schools has declined.
For the education authorities, it is not a moment of celebration but rather reflection. Government schools, which cater to a significant portion of the population, have been struggling for years with inadequate resources, poor infrastructure, and a lack of trained educators. This situation has led to a worrying decline in the quality of education they provide, ultimately compromising the future of countless children. In many regions, classrooms are overcrowded, with an alarming student-to-teacher ratio that hampers individual attention. Many government schools’ physical conditions also leave much to be desired.
Editorial published in the Express Tribune on 7th October 2024
