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Dimension Society and Culture
Sub-Dimension Education, Health and Culture

Category Education
KPI Name School Enrolment
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.
Verification Check student population against overall reported population data for
Guidance consistency.

Check data sources.
DATA VALUES:
Values over 100 per cent are possible if students form outside the city attend city
schools.

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