On August 19, 2025, the Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) announced the results of the 2024/2025 national examinations for both Primary Six (P6) completion and the Ordinary Level (O’Level) of secondary education. The results revealed that girls outshined boys in both categories, continuing a growing trend of improved performance among female students.
According to MINEDUC, a total of 220,927 candidates registered for the P6 national exams, and 219,926 sat for them. Girls represented 53.2% of candidates, while boys accounted for 46.8%. The results further showed that girls scored higher pass rates than boys, underscoring their academic edge at the primary level.
At the O’Level, 149,209 students registered and 148,702 sat for the exams. Out of these, 95,674candidates passed successfully. Once again, girls slightly led the way, representing 50.2% of thepasses compared to 49.8% for boys.
District-level performance rankings placed Kirehe District at the top nationwide for both P6 and O’Level results, followed by Kicukiro and Ngoma Districts. Several other districts also posted strong overall pass rates, reflecting efforts to strengthen education across the country.
As part of the placement process, students who completed primary school have been allocated to schools based on their exam performance. Over 15,000 students were placed in boardingschools, while more than 150,000 were admitted to day schools closer to their homes.
For O’Level graduates, the placements saw over 20,000 students admitted to boarding schools, with another 18,000 enrolled in day schools. In addition, a significant number of students have been directed into Technical Secondary Schools (TSS), Teacher Training Colleges, and institutions offering specialized programs such as healthcare support and accounting.
The Ministry emphasized that the allocation process aims to balance academic performance, student choice, and the country’s broader development needs, particularly by promoting vocational and technical education alongside general education.
