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In Saint Helena, adult literacy in 1998 (closest available) stood at 96.5%, reflecting high literacy levels. The out-of-school rate in 1998 (closest available) was 16.4%, with a significant access challenge. The pupil-teacher ratio in 1998 (closest available) was 11:1, pointing to small class sizes. The primary intake ratio in 1998 (closest available) was 131%, indicating universal primary school entry.
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Saint Helena had high adult literacy, at 97%. Around 16% of primary-age children were out of school.