Purpose: turn the numbers into meaning. This is where data becomes narrative — short, evidence-based insights on what the education data is telling us, each linked back to the source so leaders can act on it.
The headline trends in enrolment, equity and access — updated from the yearbooks.
Explore → AnalysisGender parity, disability inclusion and the rural access gap.
Explore → ToolTurn any of these insights into a factsheet, policy brief or deck.
Open →Primary enrolment grew to 880,893 in 2025, yet gross enrolment remains around 38%, signalling large numbers of out-of-school children. The priority is reaching underserved rural and displacement-affected areas.
See the data →The gender parity index has risen to 0.93. Sustained focus on girls’ enrolment — especially at secondary level and in states below parity — is needed to close the remaining gap.
See the data →With a pupil-teacher ratio around 43:1 and roughly two-thirds of teachers qualified, workforce development is central to improving learning outcomes.
See the data →The feedback mechanism handled over 1,200 cases, with safeguarding concerns escalated confidentially. Closing the loop consistently is the next step.
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