This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Uganda statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Ugandan statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Ugandan-specific metadata information.
| Goal |
Goal 4: Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all. |
|---|---|
| Target |
Target 4.a: Build and upgrade education facilities that are child, disability and gender sensitive and provide safe, non-violent, inclusive and effective learning environments for all |
| Indicator |
Indicator 4.a.1: Proportion of schools offering basic services, by type of service. |
| Metadata update |
November 2021 |
| Related indicators |
Indicators under target 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 9.c, 17.8 |
| Data reporter |
Ministry of Education and Sports |
| Organisation |
Ministry of Education and Sports |
| Contact person(s) |
Mr. Edson Tusiime |
| Contact organisation unit |
Education Planning and Policy Analysis |
| Contact person function |
Senior Statistician |
| Contact phone |
+256 776 835987 |
| Contact mail |
P.O Box 706,Kampala |
| Contact email |
edsontusiime21@gmail.com |
| Definition and concepts |
Definition: The percentage of schools by level of education (primary, lower secondary and upper secondary education) with access to the given facility or service. Concepts: Adapted infrastructure is defined as any built environment related to education facilities that are accessible to all users, including those with different types of disability, to be able to gain access to use and exit from them. Accessibility includes ease of independent approach, entry, evacuation and/or use of a building and its services and facilities (such as water and sanitation), by all of the building’s potential users with an assurance of individual health, safety and welfare during the course of those activities. Adapted materials include learning materials and assistive products that enable students and teachers with disabilities/ functioning limitations to access learning and to participate fully in the school environment. Accessible learning materials include textbooks, instructional materials, assessments and other materials that are available and provided in appropriate formats such as audio, braille, sign language and simplified formats that can be used by students and teachers with disabilities/functioning limitations. Basic drinking water is defined as a functional drinking water source (MDG ‘improved’ categories on or near the premises and water points accessible to all users during school hours. Basic sanitation facilities are defined as functional sanitation facilities (MDG ‘improved’ categories separated for males and females on or near the premises. Basic hand-washing facilities are defined as functional hand-washing facilities, with soap and water available to all girls and boys. |
| Unit of measure |
Percent |
| Classifications |
Non |
| Data sources |
Administrative data |
| Data collection method |
The data are gathered through the annual School Census of Formal Education (on access to electricity, drinking water, sanitation and hand-washing facilities) and on access to electricity, Internet and computer. |
| Data collection calendar |
Annual |
| Data providers |
Ministry of Education and Sports |
| Data compilers |
Ministry of Education and Sports |
| Institutional mandate |
To provide quality education and Sports services in the country which are constitutional obligations for the Ugandan State and Government. |
| Rationale |
The indicator measures access in schools to key basic services and facilities necessary to ensure a safe, effective and conducive learning environment for all learners. A high value indicates that schools have good access to the relevant services and facilities. Ideally, each school should have access to all these services and facilities. |
| Comment and limitations |
The indicator measures the existence of given service or facility in schools but not its quality or operational state. |
| Method of computation |
The number of schools in a given level of education with access to the relevant facilities expressed as a percentage of all schools at that level of education. PSn,f = (Sn,f *100%)/ Sn where: PSn,f = Percentage of schools at level n of education with access to facility f Sn,f = Schools at level n of education with access to facility f Sn = Total number of schools at level n of education |
| Validation |
Not done |
| Methods and guidance available to countries for the compilation of the data at the national level |
Non |
| Quality management |
|
| Quality assurance |
Consultation with data providers (Schools) |
| Quality assessment |
Not done |
| Data availability and disaggregation |
By level of education |
| Comparability/deviation from international standards |
Not Applicable |
| References and Documentation |
www.education.go.ug |
| Metadata last updated | Feb 12, 2026 |