Supetar experiences demographic growth and record school enrollment

The city of Supetar is experiencing a significant demographic upturn, marked by a record number of primary school enrollments. For the first time in the city's history, the local primary school has enrolled three full first-grade classes.

Data indicates that the number of students has increased by 11 percent over the last five years, with the current school year seeing 22 more students than the previous one. According to the Ministry of Science, Education and Youth, student numbers in Supetar have risen by 32.5 percent compared to the 2013/2014 school year. Additionally, the 2021 census showed an 8.5 percent increase in the city's population over a ten-year period.

To address these growing needs, the city is partnering with the Split-Dalmatia County to build a new, modern school building focused on student safety and educational functionality. Other local developments include the opening of a new nursery group and ongoing modernization projects for the Mrvica kindergarten.