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Collection Methodology for Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities

Dimension Society and Culture
Sub-Dimension Education, Health and Culture
Category Education
KPI Name School Enrollment
KPI No. SC: EH: ED:2C Type: Core Type: Structural

Definition / Percentage of school-aged population enrolled in schools
Description

Rationale / Education is essential to human development. It is also an indicator of the future
Interpretation / potential of a city, its inhabitants and work force.
Benchmarking A city should report on public and private enrolment as well as recognized religious
and home schools that meet defined governmental standards.
An improving trend and higher values are considered positive.
Methodology Calculate as:
Numerator: Number of students in primary and secondary levels in public and
private schools.
Denominator: Total number of the school aged population.
Multiply by 100
Unit Percentage
Data Sources / Enrolment data can be collected from local school boards / authorities or regional /
Relevant national education departments.
Databases
SDG Reference(s) SDG Target 4.1: By 2030, ensure that all girls and boys complete free, equitable and
quality primary and secondary education leading to relevant and effective learning
outcomes.

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