Education sector — Karachi Division
Seven districts — Karachi East, Karachi West, Karachi South, Korangi, Central, Malir, and Keamari — public schools, colleges, universities, literacy, and out-of-school children (ages 5–16).
This data is for the entire Karachi Division (7 districts).
Formal public schools
Total3,279Division-wide census of public schools (formal sector).
Note: The five levels listed sum to 2,276; additional formal public school categories account for the remainder up to the division total of 3,279.
Colleges & universities
Total colleges: 154 (68 male · 75 female · 10 Co-Edu).
Universities: 40+
Universities (selected)
- University of Karachi (Public)
- NED University of Engineering & Technology (Public)
- Dow University of Health Sciences (Public)
- Aga Khan University (Private)
- SZABIST (Private)
Formal public schools by level — Karachi Division
| Level | Schools |
|---|---|
| Primary | 1,614 |
| Elementary | 258 |
| Middle | 149 |
| Secondary | 183 |
| Higher Secondary | 72 |
| Subtotal (levels listed) | 2,276 |
| Division total (all formal public) | 3,279 |
School counts are reported as division totals only. The source does not provide a district-wise school breakdown for the seven Karachi districts.
Schools by Level
Chart shows the five listed levels (subtotal 2,276 of 3,279).
Colleges (division)
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| Male colleges | 68 |
| Female colleges | 75 |
| Co-Education colleges | 10 |
| Total | 154 |
Universities in Karachi Division
| University | Type |
|---|---|
| University of Karachi | Public |
| NED University of Engineering & Technology | Public |
| Dow University of Health Sciences | Public |
| Aga Khan University | Private |
| SZABIST | Private |
The source cites 40+ universities in the division; the table lists the named institutions provided in the extract.
Literacy
| Indicator | Sindh | Karachi |
|---|---|---|
| Literacy | 58% | 63.1% |
Literacy rate (10+ years, 2023) by district
| Rank | District | Literacy Rate (10+ Years, 2023) | Change vs 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nazimabad (Central) | 83.55% | ↑ |
| 2 | Gulshan (East) | 80.07% | ↑ |
| 3 | Korangi | 34.61% | ↓ |
| 4 | Karachi (South) | 78.57% | ↑ |
| 5 | Orangi (West) | 67.43% | ↑ |
| 6 | Malir | 63.14% | ↓ |
| 7 | Keamari | 28.07% | — (New District) |
| Division Average | 75.11% | ↑ | |
Note: District names appear as in the source (e.g. Nazimabad for Central, Gulshan for East, Orangi for West). Rank order and rates are presented as reported; the headline Karachi literacy figure (63.1%) differs from the district-table division average (75.11%).
District Literacy (10+ Years)
Highest: Nazimabad (Central) 83.55%; lowest: Keamari 28.07%.
Out-of-school children (ages 5–16)
Alongside school, college, and university counts, out-of-school (OOS) statistics help identify areas requiring targeted educational interventions. While Sindh records one of the highest proportions of out-of-school children in Pakistan, Karachi Division performs considerably better than the provincial average because of its extensive education infrastructure. Nevertheless, substantial disparities remain between the division’s central urban districts and its peripheral and industrial areas.
| District | Male | Female | Total out of school | Sindh rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karachi Central | 21% | 20% | 21% | 29th |
| Karachi East | 21% | 24% | 22% | 27th |
| Karachi South | 21% | 23% | 22% | 28th |
| Korangi | 22% | 25% | 23% | 26th |
| Karachi West (includes what is now Keamari) | 28% | 33% | 30% | 25th |
| Malir | 36% | 40% | 38% | 23rd |
Combined (urban + rural) rates shown. Keamari is not reported separately for OOS in the source; it is included under Karachi West.
Urban / rural detail (5–16 years)
| District | Urban | Rural |
|---|---|---|
| Karachi Central | 21% male · 20% female · 21% total | 0% (no rural population recorded) |
| Karachi East | 21% male · 24% female · 22% total | 0% (no rural population recorded) |
| Karachi South | 21% male · 23% female · 22% total | 0% (no rural population recorded) |
| Korangi | 22% male · 25% female · 23% total | 0% (no rural population recorded) |
| Karachi West | 26% male · 33% female · 29% total | 53% male · 48% female · 51% total |
| Malir | 36% male · 36% female · 36% total | 36% male · 45% female · 40% total |
District OOS rate (total, combined)
Best: Karachi Central (21%); highest: Malir (38%).