Pillar: Education & Training
In South Andaman, 94.4% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 13.2:1, better than the typical district. 0.6% of schools run on a single teacher, better than the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
84% of registered enterprises are in services while 16% are in manufacturing. Only 5% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 76% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12).
In South Andaman, which ranks 1 of 3 in Andaman and Nicobar Island for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 54.9 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 77.6%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in South Andaman are in the South Andaman district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the South Andaman youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.