Fiji

FIJI Post-Disaster Needs Assessment
Children inside a damaged home in Malake Landing,
Ra, Viti Levu
Source: Vlad Sokhin/World Bank
3.2 Social Sectors
3.2.1 Education
Summary
TC Winston severely damaged education facilities across Fiji, with damage and losses to the education sector totaling
F$77 million.
495 schools were affected with damage to classrooms, staff housing, furniture, educational resources and equipment. The
worst affected area was the Western Division, which sustained over 50 percent of total damage and where 61 schools were
severely damaged. Private schools and higher education institutions reported no cyclone damage as they are all located in
urban areas that were not seriously impacted by TC Winston.
The majority of schools reopened after five to 10 days once debris was cleared and minor repairs were made. Tents were
provided as temporary classrooms for schools with significant damage. Only three schools remain closed at the time of this
PDNA assessment and they are expected
to be rebuilt by the beginning of the 2017
19%
school year. The 859 students and the
teachers from these three schools have
been relocated to neighbouring schools.
Western
Many school staff and students lost their
homes and belongings and entire school
communities have been traumatized by
the cyclone experience. In spite of this,
communities and staff worked together to
clear debris and repair classrooms so that
school could recommence as quickly as
possible.
Northern
Eastern
19%
Central
11%
Figure 22: Share of Damage and Losses in the Education Sector by Division
Source: Estimations by Assessment Team.
64 Tropical Cyclone Winston, February 20, 2016