Education Sector — Makran Division
Three districts — Gwadar, Kech, and Panjgur — public schools, colleges, universities, literacy, and out-of-school children (ages 5–16).
This data is for the entire Makran Division (3 districts).
Formal public schools
Total1,291Division-wide census of public schools (formal sector).
Primary + secondary + higher listed levels sum to 1,275; additional formal categories account for the remainder up to 1,291.
Colleges & universities
Total colleges: 18+ (6 inter · 9 degree · 2 cadet · 1 govt boys degree ADS). Universities / medical college: 4.
Higher education
- University of Gwadar (public)
- University of Turbat (public)
- University of Makran, Panjgur (public)
- Makran Medical College, Turbat (public)
Notable institutions by district
Gwadar
- University of Gwadar (2016/2021)
- Cadet College Ormara (2012)
- 2 Inter Colleges · 1 Cadet College · 1 Govt Boys Degree College (ADS)
- Schools: Primary 226 · Secondary 37
Kech
- University of Turbat (2012)
- Makran Medical College, Turbat (2016)
- 5 Degree Colleges
- Schools: Primary 529 · Secondary 83 · Higher Ed. 16
Panjgur
- University of Makran, Panjgur (2022)
- Cadet College Panjgur
- 3 Degree Colleges · 4 Inter Colleges
- Schools: Primary 347 · Secondary 37
Schools by district (primary + secondary)
| District | Primary | Secondary | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwadar | 226 | 37 | 263 |
| Kech | 529 | 83 | 612 |
| Panjgur | 347 | 37 | 384 |
| Division (P+S) | 1,102 | 157 | 1,259 |
Gwadar reports all 313 government schools fully operational following the 2026 provincial revival mandate.
Schools by district
Literacy by district (2023 Census)
| District | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwadar | 50.30% | 57.62% | 42.19% |
| Kech | 49.65% | 55.23% | 43.46% |
| Panjgur | 42.07% | 45.80% | 37.80% |
| Makran Division | 47.69% | 53.02% | 41.73% |
Division literacy (47.69%) trails Balochistan overall (54.00%); female literacy in Panjgur (37.80%) is the weakest in Makran.
Literacy rate by district
Literacy vs Balochistan (2023 Census)
| Indicator | Balochistan | Makran Division |
|---|---|---|
| Overall literacy | 54.00% | 47.69% |
| Male literacy | 68.0% | 53.02% |
| Female literacy | 52.8% | 41.73% |
Out-of-school children (ages 5–16)
Alongside school, college, and university counts, out-of-school statistics matter for policy focus. Makran (population 1.87 million) is heavily impacted by localized female literacy dropouts and long distances to middle/secondary schools.
| District | Rank (literacy) | Total literacy | Female literacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gwadar | 1st in Makran | 50.30% | 42.19% |
| Kech | 2nd in Makran | 49.65% | 43.46% |
| Panjgur | 3rd / weakest | 42.07% | 37.80% |
Division out-of-school rate context from the home overview: over 38% of children are out of school; index comparison shows Makran at 43% vs Quetta Division 45.7%.