Matura schools in figures
 |  | The number of pupils at Matura schools has risen in the last ten years. More than 54,000 pupils attended a Matura school in 1990, by 2003 the number had risen to around 63,400. The ratio of female pupils at Matura schools has increased. Since the school year of 1993/1994, there have been more girls than boys attending Matura schools. The number of girls amounted to 56% in the school year of 2003/2004. |
There are 170 Matura schools with Matura qualification recognised by the confederation and the cantons. There are 7500 full-time teaching positions (school year 2004/2005). 36 lessons are taught on average per week.
| Upper secondary level - Federal Statistical Office |
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