WAEC Score Distribution
WAEC Score Bands in Cross River
95-100%Elite0 (0%)
90-94%Strong0 (0%)
80-89%Competitive2 (67%)
Below 80%Developing3 (100%)
5 schools analyzed
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WAEC State Leaderboard
Best Secondary Schools in Cross River by WAEC Results (2025/2026)
Cross River State has a strong educational tradition, particularly in Calabar. The state features historic mission schools and government institutions that have produced prominent Nigerian leaders and professionals.
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Top 5 WAEC Schools in Cross River
Top 5 Schools in Cross River
| # | School Name | Town/City | WAEC Band | Type | Ownership | Fee Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holy Child College Calabar | Calabar | 80-84% | Day | Mission | <₦300k/yr |
| 2 | Federal Government College Calabar | Calabar | 80-84% | Boarding | Federal Unity | <₦300k/yr |
| 3 | Hope Waddell Training Institution | Calabar | 75-79% | Day | Mission | <₦300k/yr |
| 4 | St Patrick College Calabar | Calabar | 70-74% | Day | Mission | <₦300k/yr |
| 5 | University of Calabar Secondary School | Calabar | 75-79% | Day | Government | <₦300k/yr |
Cross River WAEC Data at a Glance
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3-Year Performance Trend
Are Cross River Schools Improving?
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0
Improving
0% of schools
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5
Stable
100% of schools
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0
Declining
0% of schools
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School Ownership
Who Runs Top Schools in Cross River?
5
Schools
Private0 (0%)
Public/Federal2 (40%)
Mission3 (60%)
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Fee Distribution
What Do Top Schools in Cross River Cost?
Budget (<₦500K)
5 (100%)
Mid (₦500K–2M)
0 (0%)
Premium (₦2–5M)
0 (0%)
Elite (>₦5M)
0 (0%)
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Why These Schools Stand Out in WAEC
1. Holy Child College Calabar
Calabar · Day · Mission · <₦300k/yr
- • WAEC signal: 80-84%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
- • Premier Catholic girls' school in Cross River.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
2. Federal Government College Calabar
Calabar · Boarding · Federal Unity · <₦300k/yr
- • WAEC signal: 80-84%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
- • Top Unity College in the South-South.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
3. Hope Waddell Training Institution
Calabar · Day · Mission · <₦300k/yr
- • WAEC signal: 75-79%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
- • One of Nigeria's oldest schools, founded in 1895.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
4. St Patrick College Calabar
Calabar · Day · Mission · <₦300k/yr
- • WAEC signal: 70-74%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
- • Catholic mission school with established reputation.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
5. University of Calabar Secondary School
Calabar · Day · Government · <₦300k/yr
- • WAEC signal: 75-79%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
- • Attached to the University of Calabar.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
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