Education Sector — Zhob Division
Three districts — Zhob, Killa Saifullah, and Sherani — public schools, sub-campuses, literacy, and out-of-school children (ages 5–16).
This data is for the entire Zhob Division (3 districts).
Formal public schools
Total1,372Division-wide census of public schools administered by the School Education Department.
The four levels listed sum exactly to 1,372.
Colleges & universities
Total colleges: 12+ (7 male · 5 female). Universities / sub-campuses: 2.
Higher education
- University College of Zhob, BUITEMS (public-sector sub-campus)
- University of Balochistan, Zhob Campus (affiliated programs)
Division literacy rate
32.33%
Lowest divisional average in the province.
Gender disparity gap
29.99 pp
Largest male–female literacy gap in Balochistan.
Out-of-school (5–16)
~65%
Estimated share of regional child population.
Schools by level (division)
| Level | Schools |
|---|---|
| Primary | 1,156 |
| Middle | 117 |
| High | 85 |
| Higher secondary | 14 |
| Division total | 1,372 |
Schools by level
Literacy vs Balochistan
| Indicator | Balochistan | Zhob Division |
|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy (15+ years) | 43.5% | 32.3% |
| Youth literacy (15–24 years) | 51.0% | 38.6% |
Out-of-school children (5–16 years) by district
Alongside school and college counts, out-of-school statistics highlight access challenges driven by geographic barriers and school accessibility.
| District | Combined (M · F · Total) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Zhob | 53% · 75% · 65% | Urban female OOS ≥58%; rural female 78% |
| Killa Saifullah | 43% · 63% · 53% | Best district rate in the division |
| Sherani | 58% · 86% · 72% | Entirely rural; worst district rate |
Division totals: 306,101 children aged 5–16 · male OOS 51.5% (83,430) · female OOS 75.3% (107,314) · total OOS 62.3% (190,744 children).