Table of Contents
- The meaning of the annulment of the opening of Centum 2 Elementary School in the Haeundae school district
- Confirmation of expansion for Centum Middle School and Songsu Elementary School, background of the donation
- Push for a Centum Elementary branch and second campus, how realistic is it?
- Anticipated changes in the school district after the move-in at Centum Reale
- Conclusion
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The meaning of the annulment of the opening of Centum 2 Elementary School in the Haeundae school district
Centum City in Haeundae District, Busan has long been known as the best educational environment in the area. In particular, Centum Elementary, Songsu Elementary, and Centum Middle School are popular among parents, leading to a steady demand for relocation.
However, recently, the opening of Centum 2 Elementary School was effectively annulled after being rejected six times by the Ministry of Education's central investment review, causing concerns among parents to resurface.
The Busan City Education Office has confirmed the expansion of Centum Middle School and Songsu Elementary School based on a donation from the developer of Centum Reale (Reale River Park Centum). However, since half of the planned site has been allocated for the expansion of Centum Middle School, the plan for the establishment of Centum 2 Elementary School, which has been in progress for over 10 years, has become unfeasible.
Parents are particularly concerned about how the assignment of elementary and middle schools will change when large apartment complexes are built after 2030. This situation is a significant issue for many parents.
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Confirmation of expansion for Centum Middle School and Songsu Elementary School, background of the donation
The recently confirmed details include the expansion plans for Centum Middle School and Songsu Elementary School. The developer of Centum Reale is supporting this through donations, and the city education office plans to add 15 classrooms to Centum Middle School and 12 classrooms to Songsu Elementary School.
Centum Middle School plans to utilize about 5,000㎡ of the former area designated for Centum 2 Elementary School to create new classrooms. Meanwhile, Songsu Elementary School will purchase and demolish a nearby children's library site of 1,050㎡ to expand with 12 classrooms. This expansion will greatly help improve the local educational environment.
The expansion of Centum Middle School is scheduled to take place between 2028 and 2029. Additionally, Songsu Elementary plans to purchase and demolish a nearby site to expand classrooms. This can be seen as a minimal response to the 2,070 households of Centum Reale expected to move in by 2030.
Push for a Centum Elementary branch and second campus, how realistic is it?
The plan to establish a Centum Elementary branch (second campus) is currently ongoing but has not yet been confirmed. The city education office has expressed its intention to utilize the remaining 6,600㎡ of space to establish a Centum Elementary branch or second campus. However, since the Ministry of Education has already rejected the establishment of a new school six times, the likelihood of this plan being realized appears low. Given the current trend of a declining school-age population, large-scale school openings are viewed as realistically difficult.
Centum Elementary is known as one of the popular schools in Busan, but the number of students is on a declining trend.
In 2021, there were 1,624 students, but this number decreased to 1,548 in 2022 and further to 1,471 in 2023. It is expected to be 1,449 in 2024 and 1,453 in 2025.
Over the past five years, a decrease of about 10% in student numbers has been observed. Despite a high demand for relocation, it is anticipated that after 2027, the school-age population will decline sharply.
Therefore, it is highly likely that the number of students will further decrease by the time residents move into Centum Reale in 2030. For these reasons, the establishment of a branch or second campus of Centum Elementary seems unlikely to be realized.
Anticipated changes in the school district after the move-in at Centum Reale
Centum Reale is expected to house 2,070 households and is scheduled for move-in in May 2030. However, the elementary school attendance districts have not yet been determined. Currently, it is highly likely that students will be prioritized for Songsu Elementary.
Moreover, with the expansion of Centum Middle School, the enrollment ratio of Songsu Elementary graduates into Centum Middle School is expected to increase. In contrast, existing complexes such as Eppyun, Rishubill, and Fiore may see decreased assignment probabilities to Centum Middle School. These factors are expected to have a significant impact on future school district selection.
Conclusion
The annulment of the opening of Centum 2 Elementary School can be seen as a case reflecting the realistic limits of the Haeundae area's school district. Fortunately, with the decision to expand Centum Middle School and Songsu Elementary School, it is expected to find some stability in the short term. However, the issue of school assignment, which will be of utmost concern to parents after the move-in at Centum Reale in 2030, still remains.
The expansions of Centum Middle School and Songsu Elementary School have established a definitive solution, but the establishment of a branch of Centum Elementary is viewed as unlikely in light of the declining school-age population.
Ultimately, the method of assigning students and issues of overcrowding after the move-in at Centum Reale are expected to become significant variables. Parents should pay attention to the potential for assignment to Songsu Elementary and changes in the transition rate to Centum Middle School for the time being.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. What is the reason for the annulment of the opening of Centum 2 Elementary School?
The plan for the opening of Centum 2 Elementary School was annulled after being rejected six times by the Ministry of Education's central investment review.
The plan for opening Centum 2 Elementary School was promoted by the Busan City Education Office, but it was rejected six times by the Ministry of Education's central investment review. As the donated land secured for the expansion of Centum Middle School occupies half of the planned site for Centum 2 Elementary School, the plan that has been ongoing for over 10 years has become practically annulled. Additionally, the declining trend in school-age population is also negatively affecting the establishment.
Q. What are the main points of the expansion plans for Centum Middle School and Songsu Elementary School?
It has been confirmed to expand with 15 classrooms for Centum Middle and 12 classrooms for Songsu Elementary, utilizing the donated land.
Based on the land received through donation from the developer of Centum Reale, Centum Middle School plans to add 15 classrooms on about 5,000㎡ of the former site designated for Centum 2 Elementary School, while Songsu Elementary School will purchase and demolish a nearby children's library site of 1,050㎡ to pursue the addition of 12 classrooms. The expansion is scheduled to take place between 2028 and 2029, as a response to the number of students expected from the 2,070 households moving into Centum Reale in 2030.
Q. What is the likelihood of establishing a branch of Centum Elementary School or a second campus?
The likelihood is low due to the declining school-age population and rejections of the Ministry of Education for new establishments.
The plan to establish a branch of Centum Elementary School or a second campus is expressed by the Busan City Education Office intending to utilize the remaining 6,600㎡ of space, but the reality of the Ministry of Education rejecting the establishment of new schools six times and the trend of declining school-age population leads to a low assessment of its feasibility. The number of students at Centum Elementary has decreased by about 10% over the past five years, and it is expected to continue declining, making it challenging for large-scale schools to open.
Q. How are the school assignment and changes expected after the move-in at Centum Reale?
Students moving into Centum Reale are primarily expected to be assigned to Songsu Elementary, and the transition ratio to Centum Middle School may increase due to its expansion.
The 2,070 households are scheduled to move into Centum Reale in May 2030, but the assignment of elementary school districts has not yet been finalized. Currently, it is likely that students will be prioritized for Songsu Elementary, and the expanded Centum Middle School might be able to accept more Songsu Elementary graduates. In contrast, existing nearby complexes may see decreased probabilities of being assigned to Centum Middle School, indicating changes in school district selection.
Q. What are the short-term stability and long-term challenges of the school district in the Centum area?
Short-term stability is expected from the expansions, but the issues of student assignments remain after the 2030 move-in.
Despite the annulment of the establishment of Centum 2 Elementary School, the decisions to expand Centum Middle School and Songsu Elementary School are expected to contribute to stability in the local school district in the short term. However, issues regarding student assignment and overcrowding remain significant variables after the move-in at Centum Reale in 2030. Especially given the low likelihood of establishing a branch of Centum Elementary School, parents should pay attention to both the potential for assignment to Songsu Elementary and the changes in transition rates to Centum Middle School.
