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

Kwara State, with Ilorin as its capital, sits at the crossroads of Northern and Southern Nigeria. The state has a strong educational tradition with historic government schools and growing private institutions that deliver solid WAEC results.

Independent analysis: This is a SchoolRegistry NG WAEC performance index, not an official government ranking. Rankings are based on public and submitted school signals and should be verified before admission decisions.

Top 5 WAEC Schools in Kwara

Top 5 Schools in Kwara

#School NameTown/CityWAEC BandTypeOwnershipFee Band
1Government Day Secondary School IlorinIlorin75-79%DayGovernment<₦300k/yr
2Federal Government College IlorinIlorin80-84%BoardingFederal Unity<₦300k/yr
3University of Ilorin Secondary SchoolIlorin80-84%DayGovernment<₦300k/yr
4Queen Elizabeth School IlorinIlorin70-74%DayGovernment<₦300k/yr
5Baptist Secondary School IlorinIlorin70-74%DayMission<₦300k/yr

Kwara WAEC Data at a Glance

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WAEC Score Distribution

WAEC Score Bands in Kwara

95-100%Elite0 (0%)
90-94%Strong0 (0%)
80-89%Competitive2 (67%)
Below 80%Developing3 (100%)

5 schools analyzed

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3-Year Performance Trend

Are Kwara 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 Kwara?

5

Schools

Private0 (0%)
Public/Federal4 (80%)
Mission1 (20%)
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Fee Distribution

What Do Top Schools in Kwara 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. Government Day Secondary School Ilorin

Ilorin · Day · Government · <₦300k/yr

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  • WAEC signal: 75-79%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
  • One of the leading government schools in Kwara.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

2. Federal Government College Ilorin

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

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  • WAEC signal: 80-84%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
  • Top Unity College in Kwara State.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

3. University of Ilorin Secondary School

Ilorin · Day · Government · <₦300k/yr

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  • WAEC signal: 80-84%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
  • Attached to the University of Ilorin.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

4. Queen Elizabeth School Ilorin

Ilorin · Day · Government · <₦300k/yr

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  • WAEC signal: 70-74%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
  • Historic school established during the colonial era.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

5. Baptist Secondary School Ilorin

Ilorin · Day · Mission · <₦300k/yr

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  • WAEC signal: 70-74%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
  • Faith-based school with established reputation.
  • • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.

Kwara WAEC Pass Rate

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