This report investigates the structural and pedagogical requirements for a post-apartheid national curriculum in South Africa. The National Education Co-ordinating Committee commissioned this research to provide a framework for educational reform during a period of significant political transition. The report synthesizes data from the NEPI Curriculum Research Group to propose equitable standards for schooling across diverse socio-economic contexts.

Experts recognize this document as a foundational historical record of the educational policy debates that shaped South Africa's transition. Researchers frequently cite these reports for their detailed insight into the logistical and ideological challenges of national curriculum reform.