In primary schools, girls excelled with a success rate of 53.2%, outperforming boys who achieved 46.8%. Out of 219,900 students who participated in the exams, 166,333 students passed—representing a strong overall success rate of 75.64%.
A total of 15,695 students completing their final year of primary school were allocated spots in boarding schools, while over 150,000 students were placed into the first year of day secondary schools. This significant allocation marks a step forward in expanding access to education.
For students completing the first cycle of secondary education, out of 148,702 exam takers, 95,674 passed, marking a 64.35% overall success rate. Notably, girls comprised 50.2% of those who passed, slightly edging out boys who achieved 49.8%.
Students advancing from ordinary level secondary education were placed in senior four programs in boarding schools, with 20,681 designated for general studies programs. An additional 18,929 students were enrolled in day secondary schools.
More than 28,000 students were assigned to Technical, Vocational, and Educational Training (TVET) schools where they will reside on campus. Additionally, over 20,000 students were enrolled in non-residential similar programs, emphasizing the country's commitment to specialized education.
Furthermore, 3,669 students were placed in teacher-training schools, while 545 joined Associate Nursing programs. A total of 2,701 students were admitted to accounting programs in boarding schools, with 76 allocated for similar programs as day scholars.
Minister of Education Joseph Nsengimana reaffirmed Rwanda's dedication to improving educational quality. He stated, “It is necessary to continue enhancing the education system. All stakeholders—students, teachers, parents, and the ministry itself—must work collaboratively to elevate educational standards.”
He stressed the importance of collective efforts by adding, “We must do everything within our power to ensure students attend school, support them during their learning journey, and guide them to succeed in acquiring knowledge and skills.”
The Minister further emphasized the determination to ensure consistent progress, stating, “We will not mislead students into thinking they have learned when they have not, but we will leave no stone unturned to assist them in truly mastering knowledge. These actions will enable our children to advance personally and contribute to the growth of our country, building the Rwanda we aspire to and deserve.”
During the 2023/2024 academic year, national exam participation rates were impressive. The Ministry of Education revealed that 202,021 students took the primary school exams, comprising 111,249 girls and 90,772 boys.
Exam results showed that 97% of girls passed, while boys achieved a comparable success rate of 96.6%, underscoring stellar overall performance.
For secondary school exams at the ordinary level, 143,227 students participated, including 79,933 girls and 63,294 boys. Boys led the pass rates at 95.8%, followed by girls at a success rate of 92%.
The Ministry of Education has officially published the national exam results for primary schools and the first cycle of secondary education for the 2024/2025 academic year. These results reflect Rwanda's progress in driving sustainable development through targeted education initiatives.