Explore 1,470+ schools across Zamfara State. Compare nursery, primary, secondary and tertiary options in Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Talata Mafara, Anka.
1,470+
Total Schools
51%
Literacy Rate
Gusau
Capital
8
LGAs
Farming is Our Pride
Zamfara State is widely associated with agricultural, public and faith-based school access across Gusau, Kaura Namoda and Talata Mafara, giving parents a mix of school types, fee bands and admission pathways.
Education geography
Important education clusters include Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Talata Mafara, Anka, Tsafe, Maru, with each area serving different commuting, boarding and curriculum needs.
Local advantage
The state's culture and economy connect school choice with Hausa farming culture and Emirate traditions, plus local opportunities in Gold, Cotton, Groundnut.
Zamfara State has a distinctive education market shaped by agricultural, public and faith-based school access across Gusau, Kaura Namoda and Talata Mafara. Use this page to compare school density, popular areas, local culture and school options before shortlisting.
School choice around Gusau
Parents can compare day, boarding, faith-based and private schools around Gusau, Kaura Namoda, Talata Mafara, Anka.
North-West education context
Zamfara State sits in the North-West zone, so comparisons should account for regional curriculum access, teacher supply and school density.
Admissions planning
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Real-time education metrics and analytics
51%
vs 62% national
58%
Net enrollment rate
49%
Net enrollment rate
18%
Gross enrollment
1:35
Teachers per student
39
Students per class
Most Sought-After Courses
Natural Resources
Gold contributes to local industry, family livelihoods or regional career pathways in Zamfara State.
Cotton contributes to local industry, family livelihoods or regional career pathways in Zamfara State.
Groundnut contributes to local industry, family livelihoods or regional career pathways in Zamfara State.
Millet contributes to local industry, family livelihoods or regional career pathways in Zamfara State.
Lead contributes to local industry, family livelihoods or regional career pathways in Zamfara State.
Key Industries
Migration Insights
Moderate
Yearly Inflow
Growing
Urbanization
Top Origin States
Zamfara State Alumni Network
Notable graduates across public, private and mission schools
Gusau education corridor
Gusau Scholars
Students progressing into universities, polytechnics and professional colleges
Gusau schools
Zamfara Teachers
Teacher communities supporting exam readiness and foundational literacy
Zamfara classrooms
WAEC 2024 Results
Zamfara State combines public, private, faith-based and boarding options. WAEC and admission outcomes should be verified directly with each school before final decisions.
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Real-time metrics from SchoolRegistry's database of 1,470 schools
Zamfara State combines public, private, faith-based and boarding options. WAEC and admission outcomes should be verified directly with each school before final decisions.
Historic and cultural landmarks that define Zamfara State's rich heritage.
Kuyambana Game Reserve is one of the important landmarks families and students associate with Zamfara State.
Gusau Dam is one of the important landmarks families and students associate with Zamfara State.
Kwatarkwashi Rock is one of the important landmarks families and students associate with Zamfara State.
Zamfara State culture, landmarks and local identity help parents understand each school community.
Hausa farming culture
Culture
Part of Zamfara State's local identity and community life.
Emirate traditions
Culture
Part of Zamfara State's local identity and community life.
Textile crafts
Culture
Part of Zamfara State's local identity and community life.
Hausa farming culture storytellers
Cultural influence
Local stories and traditions shape student identity in Zamfara State.
Emirate traditions storytellers
Cultural influence
Local stories and traditions shape student identity in Zamfara State.
Textile crafts storytellers
Cultural influence
Local stories and traditions shape student identity in Zamfara State.
Hausa farming culture
Hausa farming culture is part of the local context that shapes school life, excursions, language exposure and student identity in Zamfara State.
Origin: Zamfara
Emirate traditions
Emirate traditions is part of the local context that shapes school life, excursions, language exposure and student identity in Zamfara State.
Origin: Zamfara
Textile crafts
Textile crafts is part of the local context that shapes school life, excursions, language exposure and student identity in Zamfara State.
Origin: Zamfara
Top-rated schools based on performance and reviews
Gusau
Annual Fees
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Gusau
Annual Fees
Federal fee schedule
Kaura Namoda
Annual Fees
State fee schedule
Talata Mafara
Annual Fees
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Anka
Annual Fees
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Tsafe
Annual Fees
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Common questions about schools in Zamfara State.
This page profiles approximately 1,470 schools and education options for Zamfara State. Counts should be treated as directory estimates until each school record is verified.
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Data sources: state education records, WAEC, JAMB, NUC, NBS, and SchoolRegistry NG enrichment. Last updated: May 2026.
