Pillar: Education & Training
In Coimbatore, 95.3% of schools meet basic facility standards, close to the typical district. The pupil-teacher ratio is 23.5:1, close to the typical district. 4.7% of schools run on a single teacher, close to the typical district. The District and Block Education Offices run the school system these numbers describe.
68% of registered enterprises are in services while 32% are in manufacturing. Only 9% of employment is in small and medium enterprises. 79% of school-age children are enrolled in higher secondary school (classes 9–12). Only 36% of ITI trainers are certified.
In Coimbatore, which ranks 5 of 38 in Tamil Nadu for youth opportunity, the overall opportunity score is 57.6 out of 100. It runs ahead of the national picture on secondary school enrolment in classes 9 to 12 at 100%.
Mandated services and how to locate the DEO / BEO Office in Coimbatore are in the Coimbatore district course and the English reference guide (Hindi). See the Coimbatore youth opportunity scorecard for the full district picture.