Official data reveals that basic facilities in Pakistan's public schools improve significantly at higher education levels, with up to 96% of higher secondary schools equipped with essential infrastructure such as drinking water and boundary walls. The data, available with Wealth Pakistan, shows that access to electricity, drinking water, toilets, and boundary walls increases steadily from primary to higher secondary levels, reflecting ongoing efforts to strengthen the learning environment.
National-Level Access to Basic Facilities
At the national level, 65% of public schools have access to electricity. This figure rises from 59% at primary schools to 77% at middle schools, 92% at high schools, and 95% at higher secondary institutions. Similarly, access to drinking water is available in 76% of schools nationwide, increasing from 72% at primary level to 83% at middle schools, 94% at high schools, and 96% at higher secondary schools.
The data further shows that 77% of public schools across the country have toilet facilities. Availability improves from 74% at primary schools to 83% at middle schools, 90% at high schools, and 92% at higher secondary institutions. Boundary walls are present in 75% of public schools nationwide, with coverage rising from 71% at primary schools to 87% at middle schools, 95% at high schools, and 96% at higher secondary schools, contributing to a safer learning environment.
Provincial and Regional Performance
Among provinces and regions, Punjab and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) recorded the highest levels of infrastructure coverage. Punjab reported 99% access to electricity and 100% availability of drinking water and toilet facilities, while 98% of its schools had boundary walls. ICT recorded 99% access to electricity, 92% availability of drinking water, 97% access to toilets, and 93% coverage of boundary walls.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also showed strong performance, with 77% of schools having electricity, 86% access to drinking water, 85% toilet facilities, and 91% boundary wall coverage. Gilgit-Baltistan recorded 65% electricity coverage, 78% access to drinking water, 76% access to toilet facilities, and 67% availability of boundary walls.
Impact on Educational Outcomes
According to the documents, well-maintained infrastructure and basic facilities play an important role in improving educational outcomes by providing students with a safe, healthy, and conducive learning environment. The data underscores the need for continued investment in primary and middle schools to bridge the gap with higher secondary institutions.
