Pillar: Education & Training
In Kollam, 99% of schools meet basic facility standards, better than the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 20.5:1, close to the typical district. 0.3% 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.
73% of registered enterprises are in services while 27% are in manufacturing. Only 6% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 82% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 31% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Kollam, which ranks 6 of 15 in Kerala for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 56.7 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 90.1%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Kollam are in the Kollam district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Kollam youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.