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Schools infrastructure backlogs
The basis of an accurate calculation of the infrastructure backlog is a reliable asset register (database) of all education infrastructure in the Province. This information is gathered through an asset and condition assessment survey at all schools in the Province.
Assessments were undertaken by DBE at 3 139 schools in the Eastern Cape. A further assessment by ECDoE in 2014/15 included 2 145 operational schools not included in the DBE project. This information is available on the Education Infrastructure Management System (EFMS).
The asset data was analysed by applying the criteria for determining backlogs as set out in the Regulations and summarized in the DBE implementation plan. Enrolment gures from the 2017 snap survey were utilised for this exercise. While this approach includes all schools in the Province (not just a sample as proposed by some provinces), it is based on the current situation and does not take future re-alignment into consideration unless schools have already been re-aligned. A more detailed exercise taking into account all proposed re-alignment will be undertaken once the new condition assessment data is available.
Timeline for elimination of backlogs in line with the Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure
3-year timeframe
Nov 2013 – Nov 2016
Prioritisation of inappropriate structures and basic services).
R3 310 350 283*
3-year timeframe
7-year timeframe
Nov 2013 – Nov 2020
Provision of classrooms
(ordinary and Grade R); security (fencing and burglar bars); basic services (water, electricity, sanitation); connectivity; and elimination of inappropriate structures (classrooms and ablutions).
R21 370 476 261*
10-year timeframe
10-year timeframe
Nov 2013 – Nov 2023
Provision of multipurpose classrooms; library and multimedia centres; science and computer laboratories; elimination inappropriate structures (education spaces).
R12 944 364 175*. 17-year timeframe
17-year timeframe
Nov 2013 – Nov 2030
Provision of administration areas; support areas (nutrition centres, parking bays); sport facilities; elimination of inappropriate structures admin spaces and hostels).
Condition Backlog - (rehabilitation, refurbishment) and ongoing (life cycle) maintenance
R6 327 580 057*
*Estimated costs of addressing backlogs in the province (at present-day values). Allowances required for escalation over the 17-year time frame to eliminate backlogs.
R29 170 394 596*
Infrastructure backlog
The province, similar to the rest of the country, is faced with signi cant schools’ infrastructure backlogs which will take years and substantial budgets to address.
R73bn
Required to address the infrastructure backlog to get schools on par with the MUNS-PSI
R21bn
Required to address the seven-year backlog to provide schools with basic services
by 2020.
R8bn
The annual funding required to meet the 2030 timeframe for implementation of the MUNS-PSI.
Minimum Uniform Norms and Standards for Public School Infrastructure (MUNS-PSI)
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