WAEC Score Distribution
WAEC Score Bands in Lagos
95-100%Elite3 (100%)
90-94%Strong3 (100%)
80-89%Competitive3 (100%)
Below 80%Developing0 (0%)
9 schools analyzed
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WAEC State Leaderboard
Best Secondary Schools in Lagos by WAEC Results (2025/2026)
Lagos has the highest concentration of top-performing secondary schools in Nigeria, ranging from premium international-style schools to strong mission and public institutions. Competition for places in top schools is fierce, with WAEC pass rates at the best schools consistently above 85%.
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 9 WAEC Schools in Lagos
Top 9 Schools in Lagos
| # | School Name | Town/City | WAEC Band | Type | Ownership | Fee Band |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grange School | Ikeja | 95-100% | Day | Private | >₦5M/yr |
| 2 | Atlantic Hall Epe | Epe | 95-100% | Boarding | Private | >₦5M/yr |
| 3 | Corona Secondary School Agbara | Agbara | 90-94% | Boarding | Private | ₦800k-₦3M/yr |
| 4 | Kings College Lagos | Lagos Island | 85-89% | Boarding | Federal Unity | <₦300k/yr |
| 5 | Queens College Lagos | Yaba | 85-89% | Boarding | Federal Unity | <₦300k/yr |
| 6 | St Francis Catholic Secondary School Lagos | Idimu | 90-94% | Day | Mission | ₦300k-₦800k/yr |
| 7 | Greensprings Secondary Lekki | Lekki | 85-89% | Day & Boarding | Private | >₦5M/yr |
| 8 | Dowen College Lekki | Lekki | 95-100% | Day & Boarding | Private | ₦800k-₦3M/yr |
| 9 | Vivian Fowler Memorial College Ikeja | Ikeja | 90-94% | Boarding | Private | ₦800k-₦3M/yr |
Lagos WAEC Data at a Glance
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3-Year Performance Trend
Are Lagos Schools Improving?
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0
Improving
0% of schools
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9
Stable
100% of schools
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0
Declining
0% of schools
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School Ownership
Who Runs Top Schools in Lagos?
9
Schools
Private6 (67%)
Public/Federal2 (22%)
Mission1 (11%)
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Fee Distribution
What Do Top Schools in Lagos Cost?
Budget (<₦500K)
2 (22%)
Mid (₦500K–2M)
0 (0%)
Premium (₦2–5M)
4 (44%)
Elite (>₦5M)
3 (33%)
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Why These Schools Stand Out in WAEC
1. Grange School
Ikeja · Day · Private · >₦5M/yr
- • WAEC signal: 95-100%; admission context: >₦5M/yr.
- • Consistently produces some of the highest WAEC distinction rates in Nigeria.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
2. Atlantic Hall Epe
Epe · Boarding · Private · >₦5M/yr
- • WAEC signal: 95-100%; admission context: >₦5M/yr.
- • One of Nigeria's most consistent WAEC performers with 99% pass rate in 2024.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
3. Corona Secondary School Agbara
Agbara · Boarding · Private · ₦800k-₦3M/yr
- • WAEC signal: 90-94%; admission context: ₦800k-₦3M/yr.
- • Part of the well-known Corona Schools Trust, with structured academic programs.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
4. Kings College Lagos
Lagos Island · Boarding · Federal Unity · <₦300k/yr
- • WAEC signal: 85-89%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
- • Nigeria's oldest and most prestigious federal boys' college.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
5. Queens College Lagos
Yaba · Boarding · Federal Unity · <₦300k/yr
- • WAEC signal: 85-89%; admission context: <₦300k/yr.
- • Premier federal girls' school with strong academic tradition.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
6. St Francis Catholic Secondary School Lagos
Idimu · Day · Mission · ₦300k-₦800k/yr
- • WAEC signal: 90-94%; admission context: ₦300k-₦800k/yr.
- • Strong faith-based discipline with excellent academic outcomes.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
7. Greensprings Secondary Lekki
Lekki · Day & Boarding · Private · >₦5M/yr
- • WAEC signal: 85-89%; admission context: >₦5M/yr.
- • Tech-forward school with strong international exposure.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
8. Dowen College Lekki
Lekki · Day & Boarding · Private · ₦800k-₦3M/yr
- • WAEC signal: 95-100%; admission context: ₦800k-₦3M/yr.
- • 99.7% WAEC pass rate in 2024 and 100% in 2023.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
9. Vivian Fowler Memorial College Ikeja
Ikeja · Boarding · Private · ₦800k-₦3M/yr
- • WAEC signal: 90-94%; admission context: ₦800k-₦3M/yr.
- • Girls-only school in Oregun, Ikeja, known for strong science program.
- • Parents should verify current fees, boarding, safety, subject support, and official result evidence before applying.
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