Nam Nha Trang officials propose reorganizing schools after merger

Authorities in Nam Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa province, have submitted a report to the provincial People's Committee proposing the reorganization of the local public school network. This follows a recent merger on August 20, 2024, which consolidated 20 public schools into just three large institutions—one for preschool, one for primary, and one for secondary education.

The proposal aims to split these three large entities back into approximately seven or eight schools to address significant management challenges. Currently, the primary school manages 9,656 students across seven locations, while the secondary school manages 8,207 students across five locations. Some individual branches, such as the Phuoc Dong primary branch, serve nearly 2,000 students, making them comparable in size to independent schools.

Local officials report that the massive scale and geographic dispersion of the campuses—with some sites located 5 to 10 kilometers apart—have strained administrative capabilities. Issues include difficulty in direct supervision, teacher training, and managing finances and assets across multiple sites. For instance, the primary school relies on only two accountants and one clerk to serve eight different locations.