“School is important, guys. Imagine not knowing what a group of fish is called”

A group of fish is called a “school,” and there is a joke about this.
 
“School Is Important Bafwethu. Now Imagine Not Knowing What A Group Of FISH Is Called🙄😏!” was posted on Facebook by South African Classic Music on September 2, 2023. “School is important guys Imagine not knowing what a group of fish is called” was posted on X/Twitter by SCRUMMY on November 27, 2025, and this received over 69,000 likes.
 
 
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South African Classic Music
September 2, 2023 at 8:11 AM ·
School Is Important Bafwethu. Now Imagine Not Knowing What A Group Of FISH Is Called🙄😏!
 
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Slavo Mastermind Noge
September 2, 2023 at 8:16 AM ·
School is important guys’now imagine not knowing what a group of fish is called
     
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Bazenga
September 3, 2023 at 4:43 AM ·
School Is Important Bafwethu. Now Imagine Not Knowing What A Group Of FISH Is Called🙄😏!
 
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Juz De Man Mamphoko
September 19, 2023 at 2:27 AM ·
School Is Very Important
Imagine Not Knowing What A Group
Of Fish Is Called😭
 
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Deco Divers
October 19, 2023 at 9:34 AM ·
💡Why is a group of fish called a school?
A group of fish is called a “school” because the word “school” in this context is derived from an old English word “scole,” which means a group of fish. The term likely originated from observations of fish behavior in the water. When fish swim together in a coordinated manner, they often appear to move as a single unit, resembling a group of students in a school.
Schooling behavior in fish serves several purposes, such as protection from predators, increased foraging efficiency, and better navigation. Fish in a school can confuse predators by creating the illusion of a larger, more intimidating organism. Additionally, swimming together in a school can help fish find food more effectively and navigate through their environment.
 
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Phakathwayo
@NateGumede
School is important Bafwethu.
Imagine not knowing what a group of fish Is called.
8:33 AM · Sep 18, 2024
 
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@ReleGlo
School Is Important Guys
Imagine Not Knowing What A Group Of FISH Is Called?🤕
1:32 PM · Sep 24, 2024
 
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SCRUMMY
@iamscrummy_
School is important guys Imagine not knowing what a group of fish is called
3:05 PM · Nov 27, 2025
 
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COMMODORE☔
@commodore_nc
School is the answer guys, imagine not knowing what a group of fish is called
1:35 PM · Dec 2, 2025