Education authorities in the Omaheke Region say that while primary school placements have progressed, high school overcrowding remains a major challenge affecting education quality.

Omaheke Education Deputy Director Eliakim Kavari explained that learner placement is manageable at the primary level, but high schools face severe capacity issues.

"Our placement only becomes a headache when people migrate from rural areas. We have 10 secondary schools across seven constituencies, two secondary schools must serve five primary schools. That's where the problem lies. Placement isn't a big issue; overcrowding is." 

At Winnie du Plessis Secondary School, Grades 9, 10, and 11 are already full.

"We don't have space. For Grade 11, we're waiting for our repeaters now that the results are out. We'll determine which ones to accommodate," said school principal Albert Tjamuaha.

The principal urged parents and guardians to return children to school, warning that prolonged absence disrupts progress and syllabus completion.

"We're already behind on the three trimesters. If learners miss all of January due to low numbers, curriculum completion will be affected."