The association of Catholic Schools, which includes around fifty centers in the Córdoba province, has highlighted the strength of its educational model and the trust it continues to build within the local community. This rise occurs amidst an adverse demographic context, with a reduction in the student-teacher ratio to 22 students in three-year-old classes.
“"Once again, the solidity of our educational model and the trust it continues to generate in Cordoban society, exceeding a thousand applications. These figures gain special relevance in a clearly adverse demographic context."
The organization noted that 2023, the reference year for students now entering the system, had one of the lowest birth rates in recent history. Nevertheless, demand at their centers remains high, with a total of 698 additional applications registered in the city of Córdoba alone, consolidating an upward trend already observed in the previous academic year.
This increase is not limited to the capital but has also been seen in municipalities such as Lucena, Puente Genil, and Priego de Córdoba, where demand remains sustained, reinforcing the presence of these centers as a preferred educational option for families.
The association emphasizes that families' repeated choice of their schools confirms their commitment to a solid educational model, focused on the comprehensive development of students, with a quality pedagogical approach and a strong commitment to personalized attention.
Despite these positive results, Catholic Schools have stressed that inequalities persist within the Andalusian education system. They have mentioned the exclusion of their centers from essential complementary services such as dining halls and school transport. Furthermore, they have reiterated that the Bachillerato (Baccalaureate) cycle remains unsubsidized, a situation that forces many students to leave their centers after compulsory education, interrupting established educational pathways.
