Authors

Badria Ali Gismalla

Surveying Engineering Dept., College of Engineering, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan

Mohammed Fatur Zaid

Surveying Engineering Dept., College of Engineering, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan

Mohammed El Amin Ahmed Babikir

Surveying Engineering Dept., College of Engineering, Sudan University of Science and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan

Abstract

Equitable access to education remains a major planning challenge in Khartoum State due to the uneven spatial distribution of schools. This study evaluates the spatial suitability of primary and secondary school locations in Khartoum locality using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), integrating school location data with population density and infrastructure indicators. The results reveal a pronounced spatial imbalance in educational service provision. A total of 177 primary schools (90 boys’ and 87 girls’) and 53 secondary schools (30 boys’ and 23 girls’) were identified, with strong spatial clustering in Burri, Al-Amarat, Al-Sahafa, Al-Shajara, Al-Jeraif West, and Jabra, contrasted by significant service deficits in Al-Lamab, Al-Shajara, and Suba. GIS-based spatial analysis effectively delineated areas of surplus and deficiency, highlighting its value as a decision-support tool for data-driven educational planning aimed at improving accessibility and spatial equity.

Keywords

Primary School Secondary School Education GIS Spatial Distribution

Citation of this Article

Badria Ali Gismalla, Mohammed Fatur Zaid, & Mohammed El Amin Ahmed Babikir. (2026). GIS-Based Evaluation of Spatial Accessibility and Equity in Educational Service Distribution in Khartoum Locality, Sudan. International Current Journal of Engineering and Science (ICJES), 5(2), 31-38. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.47001/ICJES/2026.502006

Licence Copyright (c) 2026 International Current Journal of Engineering and Science. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial 4.0 International Licence.

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