Education
In 1986, a school called "Noomaraa Makthab" opened on the island. In 1991, it moved to new premises and changed its name to "Noomaraa School". In 2005, it became a government school. In that year, secondary education began, with only business streams. The school had an enrollment of 95 in 2012.
The island also has a preschool, which is managed by the Association for Noomaraa Development (AND). It has an enrollment of 35 students.
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