Education sector — Faisalabad Division
Four districts — Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, and Chiniot — public schools, colleges, universities, literacy, and out-of-school children (ages 5–16).
This data is for the entire Faisalabad Division (4 districts).
Formal public schools
Total5,850Faisalabad Division has 5,850 formal public schools across four districts (Faisalabad 2,208; Jhang 1,473; Chiniot 697; Toba Tek Singh 1,372+).
Four levels sum to 5,850. Overcrowded schools, teacher shortages, and unequal higher-education access affect outcomes especially in rural areas.
Colleges & universities
Total colleges: 58+ (24 male · 34 female public colleges).
Universities: 5 major (3 public + 2 private/sub-campuses)
Universities
- University of Agriculture, Faisalabad (UAF)
- Government College University, Faisalabad (GCUF)
- National Textile University (NTU)
- Faisalabad Medical University (FMU)
- Virtual University / private sub-campuses
Formal public schools by level
| Level | Schools |
|---|---|
| Primary | 3,884 |
| Elementary | 1,023 |
| High | 832 |
| Higher Secondary | 111 |
| Division total (all formal public) | 5,850 |
Division total from Punjab Education Statistics and district profiles (~2023–2025).
Schools by Level
Chart reflects division-level school counts by level (total 5,850).
Colleges (division)
| Type | Count (approximate) |
|---|---|
| Male colleges | — |
| Female colleges | — |
| Commerce / others | — |
| Total | 58+ |
Mixed government and private intermediate/degree colleges across districts.
Literacy (Regional Sector Plan)
| Indicator | Punjab | Faisalabad Division |
|---|---|---|
| Adult literacy (15+ years) | 78% | 68.5% (headline 68.8%) |
| Youth literacy (15–24 years) | 72% | 76.2% |
| Net enrolment rate (estimate) | — | 58–62% (MICS Punjab aggregated) |
Despite industrial hub status, rural and low-income areas face quality gaps. Chiniot female literacy drops to 45.19%; Jhang baseline literacy 37.1%.
Adult Literacy Comparison
Adult literacy: Punjab 78%, Faisalabad Division 68.8%.
Out-of-school children (5–16 years)
School-age children are typically 5–16 years. Faisalabad Division shows elevated out-of-school (OOSC) rates versus Punjab, with approximately 1.0 million children out of school (~42% of school-age population), significant rural-urban and gender gaps, and rates increasing sharply at higher levels.
Faisalabad District
- Combined OOS: 12.5% (best in division); urban 12% male / 13% female; rural 13% / 15%.
Jhang District
- Combined OOS: 25.0% (worst in division); rural female 36%; primary-to-middle structural gap drives dropouts.
Toba Tek Singh District
- Combined OOS: 15.0%; post-primary school gap in rural belt exceeds 21.5% in secondary brackets.
Chiniot District
- Combined OOS: 22.0%; literacy 55.05% (female 45.19%); rural union councils over 22% OOS in secondary tiers.
Faisalabad Division — out-of-school children (5–16 years)
- Total children (5–16): ~4.86 million (~30% of 16.22M population).
- Division OOSC: ~1.0 million (~42% of school-age population).
- Male out of school: 15%.
- Female out of school: 19.5%.
- Worst district (rate): Jhang (25%).
- Best district (rate): Faisalabad (12.5%).
- Major issues: Insufficient middle-to-higher secondary upgrades, poverty, access barriers, infrastructure gaps.
Data from Punjab Education Statistics, MICS Punjab, and Annual School Census (~2023–2025).
District OOS Rate
Combined rates: Faisalabad 12.5%, Toba Tek Singh 15%, Chiniot 22%, Jhang 25%.