深圳教育“短板”，打破了广州的骄傲

Core Viewpoint - Shenzhen has made significant progress in education over the past decade, transforming its previously criticized educational shortcomings into strengths that attract talent, particularly in comparison to Guangzhou [2][3][37]. Education Performance - Shenzhen's high school admission plan for 2025 includes 137,000 slots, with 74,000 for public high schools, leading to a public high school admission rate of over 52% and an overall admission rate of 73%, which is the highest in Guangdong province [4][5][7][13]. - In contrast, Guangzhou's public high school admission plan is estimated to be below 70%, indicating that Shenzhen's students have a better chance of entering ordinary high schools [9][11][13]. - Shenzhen Middle School achieved a record of 85 students admitted to Tsinghua and Peking University in 2025, dominating the admissions in Guangdong and positioning itself among the top schools nationally [15][19][20]. University Landscape - Shenzhen's universities, including Southern University of Science and Technology and Shenzhen University, have surpassed traditional institutions in Guangzhou in terms of admission scores, with the highest scores being 666 for Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Shenzhen) [25][26][34]. - The rising admission scores of Shenzhen universities reflect their growing influence and attractiveness to students from other provinces, indicating a shift in the educational landscape [35][36]. Comparison with Guangzhou - While Shenzhen's educational achievements are commendable, it still faces challenges compared to Guangzhou, such as a lower number of universities and students enrolled [39][40]. - The disparity in educational resources and the need for a more balanced distribution of educational opportunities remain areas for improvement in Shenzhen's education system [39][42][44].