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Osaka's introduction of tuition-free high schools ahead of the national government appears to influence student preferences toward private schools. As a result, many public high schools are struggling to meet their enrollment targets: more students are now opting for private institutions, and public schools need to enhance their appeal to remain competitive.
According to admissions data released last Friday by the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education, 65 out of 128 full-time public high schools failed to reach full capacity. Among them was Nekawa High School, a highly regarded institution with a history of over 110 years. Despite consistently high application numbers in the past, the school's admissions ratio fell below 1.0 for the first time—an unprecedented occurrence.
According to admissions data released last Friday by the Osaka Prefectural Board of Education, 65 out of 128 full-time public high schools failed to reach full capacity. Among them was Nekawa High School, a highly regarded institution with a history of over 110 years. Despite consistently high application numbers in the past, the school's admissions ratio fell below 1.0 for the first time—an unprecedented occurrence.
Osaka Public High Schools Struggle as Enrollment Falls Below Capacity
Osaka’s policy of tuition-free high school education, which was implemented ahead of the national government, appears to be shifting student preference toward private schools. This trend has led to a growing number of public high schools failing to meet their enrollment quotas.
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