The government will build new classrooms and latrines at 52 primary schools across all 10 districts, with the work due for handover between July and August 2026.
MORE Basotho children will soon learn in better classrooms with proper toilets after the government announced plans to build new infrastructure at 52 primary schools across the country.
The Minister of Education, Professor Ntoi Rapapa, made the announcement this week. He said the project is part of the government’s plan to strengthen basic education and fix infrastructure problems that many schools face.
New classrooms and latrines will be built at 52 primary schools in all 10 districts of Lesotho. Rapapa said the work is scheduled to start soon, and the government expects to complete and hand over all the projects between July and August 2026.
| District | Schools |
| Thaba-Tseka | 10 |
| Mohale’s Hoek | 8 |
| Butha-Buthe | 6 |
| Maseru | 5 |
| Mafeteng | 5 |
| Mokhotlong | 4 |
| Leribe | 4 |
| Berea | 4 |
| Quthing | 4 |
| Qacha’s Nek | 2 |
Schools named by the minister include Thaba-Phechela Primary School in Constituency No. 48, Mafeteng; Hloahloeng Primary School in Constituency No. 64, Mohale’s Hoek; and Thaba-Putsoa Primary School in Constituency No. 40, Maseru. The Ministry of Education will publish the full list of 52 schools in the coming weeks.
Rapapa said many primary schools in rural and urban areas struggle with overcrowded classrooms and poor sanitation, which makes it hard for children to learn and for teachers to teach.
“Every child deserves to learn in a classroom that is safe and dignified.”
Professor Ntoi Rapapa, Minister of Education
He said building more classrooms will reduce overcrowding, and that new latrines will make schools cleaner and safer, especially for girls.
“This major infrastructure project is about improving learning conditions in our primary schools,” he said. “When learners and teachers have safe, functional and accessible facilities, education outcomes improve for all Basotho children.”
Rapapa said the project is part of the government’s investment in basic education, and that good infrastructure is the foundation of quality learning.
The Ministry of Education said it will work with district education offices, community leaders and school management teams to complete the projects on time and meet the needs of each school. Once finished, thousands of learners are expected to use the new classrooms and sanitation facilities.
