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Best Secondary Schools in Anambra by WAEC Results (2025/2026)

Anambra State has a strong educational tradition, anchored by historic mission schools like CKC Onitsha. The state consistently produces some of the best WAEC results in the South-East region, with a mix of mission, government and private schools competing at the top level.

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Top 5 WAEC Schools in Anambra

Top 5 Schools in Anambra

#School NameTown/CityWAEC BandTypeOwnershipFee Band
1Christ The King College OnitshaOnitsha90-94%BoardingMission₦300k-₦800k/yr
2Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School OnitshaOnitsha80-84%DayMission<₦300k/yr
3Dennis Memorial Grammar School OnitshaOnitsha80-84%DayMission<₦300k/yr
4Federal Government College NiseNise75-79%BoardingFederal Unity<₦300k/yr
5Nnamdi Azikiwe University Secondary SchoolAwka75-79%DayGovernment<₦300k/yr

Anambra WAEC Data at a Glance

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WAEC Score Distribution

WAEC Score Bands in Anambra

95-100%Elite0 (0%)
90-94%Strong1 (50%)
80-89%Competitive2 (100%)
Below 80%Developing2 (100%)

5 schools analyzed

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3-Year Performance Trend

Are Anambra Schools Improving?

0

Improving

0% of schools

5

Stable

100% of schools

0

Declining

0% of schools

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School Ownership

Who Runs Top Schools in Anambra?

5

Schools

Private0 (0%)
Public/Federal2 (40%)
Mission3 (60%)
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Fee Distribution

What Do Top Schools in Anambra Cost?

Budget (<₦500K)

4 (80%)

Mid (₦500K–2M)

0 (0%)

Premium (₦2–5M)

1 (20%)

Elite (>₦5M)

0 (0%)

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Why These Schools Stand Out in WAEC

1. Christ The King College Onitsha

Onitsha · Boarding · Mission · ₦300k-₦800k/yr

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  • WAEC signal: 90-94%; admission context: ₦300k-₦800k/yr.
  • One of Nigeria's oldest and most prestigious mission schools.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

2. Our Lady of Lourdes Secondary School Onitsha

Onitsha · Day · Mission · <₦300k/yr

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  • WAEC signal: 80-84%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
  • Catholic girls' school with strong academic tradition.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

3. Dennis Memorial Grammar School Onitsha

Onitsha · Day · Mission · <₦300k/yr

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  • WAEC signal: 80-84%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
  • Historic Anglican school known for producing leaders.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

4. Federal Government College Nise

Nise · Boarding · Federal Unity · <₦300k/yr

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  • WAEC signal: 75-79%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
  • Unity College with diverse student body from across Nigeria.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

5. Nnamdi Azikiwe University Secondary School

Awka · Day · Government · <₦300k/yr

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  • WAEC signal: 75-79%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
  • University-affiliated school with access to academic resources.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

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