Education in SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII), Philippines: official figures
The median person aged 6 or over in SOCCSKSARGEN had 7.2 years of schooling in the 2022 National Demographic and Health Survey (national: 8.8 years); it ranks 3rd lowest of 17 regions.
How many people in SOCCSKSARGEN finish secondary school?
15.5% of people aged 6 and over in SOCCSKSARGEN had completed secondary school (and no more) in 2022, against 18.8% nationally; it ranks 7th lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many children in SOCCSKSARGEN attend primary school?
The net primary school attendance rate in SOCCSKSARGEN was 89.8% in 2022, meaning that share of primary-age children were in primary school (national: 88.0%); it ranks 8th highest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many teenagers in SOCCSKSARGEN attend secondary school?
The net secondary school attendance rate in SOCCSKSARGEN was 79.6% in 2022, meaning that share of secondary-age young people were in secondary school (national: 82.8%); it ranks 3rd lowest of 17 regions.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyWhat is the youth literacy rate in SOCCSKSARGEN?
99.7% of young women aged 15 to 24 in SOCCSKSARGEN were literate in 2022 (national: 99.5%).
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow many women in SOCCSKSARGEN have secondary education?
82.7% of women aged 15 to 49 in SOCCSKSARGEN had secondary or higher education in 2022, against 90.2% nationally.
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program) · saved copyHow SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) compares with other regions
Median years of schooling, population aged 6 and over (2022)
SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) ranks 15 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Median years of schooling, population aged 6 and over |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Eastern Visayas (Region VIII) | 7.8 |
| 12 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 7.8 |
| 13 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 7.7 |
| 14 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 7.5 |
| 15 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 7.2 |
| 16 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 6.5 |
| 17 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 5.2 |
Net secondary school attendance rate (2022)
SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) ranks 15 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | Net secondary school attendance rate |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 84.0% |
| 12 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 83.1% |
| 13 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 82.7% |
| 14 | National Capital Region (NCR) | 81.8% |
| 15 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 79.6% |
| 16 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 73.5% |
| 17 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 57.5% |
People aged 6 and over who attended higher education (2022)
SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) ranks 14 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | People aged 6 and over who attended higher education |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 21.3% |
| 12 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 20.8% |
| 13 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 20.7% |
| 14 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 20.3% |
| 15 | Bicol Region (Region V) | 17.8% |
| 16 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 17.1% |
| 17 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 13.9% |
People aged 6 and over with no education (2022)
SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) ranks 2 of 17, highest first. Western Visayas and Central Visayas still include Negros in this source. Survey estimate with a margin of error.
| Rank | Region | People aged 6 and over with no education |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) | 15.2% |
| 2 | SOCCSKSARGEN (Region XII) | 8.4% |
| 3 | Zamboanga Peninsula (Region IX) | 8.2% |
| 4 | MIMAROPA Region (Region IV-B) | 6.8% |
| 5 | Davao Region (Region XI) | 6.4% |
| 6 | Northern Mindanao (Region X) | 5.8% |
| 7 | Caraga (Region XIII) | 5.8% |
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Sources
- Philippine Statistics Authority and ICF (The DHS Program): 2022 Philippines National Demographic and Health Survey: selected national and regional indicators (DHS Program API), read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 401a0e9d6912…)
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