Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing a significant restructuring of its public school system, with nearly 100 schools merging and changing names. This initiative affects 14 out of 168 districts and is primarily focused on early childhood and primary education, where the institutions tend to be smaller in scale.

The new model after the mergers will typically consist of a single school with a main campus and several branches or satellite locations. For example, the Nhà Bè Kindergarten has merged three schools: Sơn Ca, Thị Trấn Nhà Bè, and Tuổi Ngọc. Similarly, the Nguyễn Công Trứ Primary School in Bình Trị Đông will now encompass three former schools: Bình Trị Đông A, Nguyễn Công Trứ, and Trần Nhân Tông.

Some districts, such as Chánh Hưng, Tân Định, and Hồ Tràm, have opted for a multi-level school model, combining two to three primary and secondary schools. Schools that will maintain their current status include those recognized as advanced integration institutions, which are either piloting new early childhood programs or have more than 10 classes at the kindergarten level or 28 classes at the primary level.

Regarding naming conventions, most schools will adopt the name of the primary campus. Each school will have a principal, with vice principals managing the branches and satellite locations. The administrative structure, including accounting, clerical, and treasury functions, will also be consolidated and shared among the merged schools.

This restructuring is part of a national effort to streamline the public school network, aiming for a reduction of at least 30% in administrative positions. In Ho Chi Minh City alone, approximately 630 administrative roles will be eliminated, impacting over 3,100 principals, vice principals, and staff members. The initiative is expected to enhance the quality of education by forming larger, more efficient educational institutions.