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Top Secondary Schools in Zambia

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The Education system in Zambia is that of three levels:

 1. Primary level:

  • Grade 1 to 7.
  • Education at this Level is free at all government  schools. (National exam.)

2. Juni or Secondary:

  • Grade 8 to 9.
  • Fee paying and national exam at Grade 9.

3. Senior Secondary:

  • Grade 10 to 12.
  • Fee paying and final national exam at Grade 12.
  • Education system GCSE.Top Secondary Schools in Zambia (2012)

Top 20 Secondary schools in Zambia

20.Anoya Zulu Secondary School

19.Canisius Secondary School

18.Kansenshi Secondary School

17.Kitwe Boys Secondary School

16.Matero Boys Secondary School

15. Hillcrest Technical High School

14. Saint Mary’s Secondary School (Lusaka)

13.Ibenga Girls’ Secondary School (Ndola)

12.Munali Secondary School (Lusaka)

11. David Kaunda Technical High School (Lusaka)

10. Lechwe School (Kitwe)

9. Simba International School (Ndola)

8. Mpelembe Secondary School (Kitwe)

7. Rhodes Park School (Lusaka)

6. Lusaka International Community School (Lusaka)

5. Baobab Secondary & college (Lusaka)

4. Chengelo Seconday School (Mkushi)

3. Banani Girls Secondary School (Chisamba)

2. American International School (Lusaka)

1. International School of lusaka (Lusaka)

Comments

  6. Brian says

    Hi, I’m writing this message on behalf of my wife whom is Zambian and currently living in Lusaka. My wife finished Grade 12 in 2002 and hasn’t been back to any form of schooling since that time. I’m seeking information to help her refresh her grades and to get prepared for possible entry into university next year. Can you please advise on best path for her to accomplish this. Thank you, Brian

  7. E Nakazwe says

    What about Masala Secondary School? Surely oit must be one of the best too!

  12. REUBEN MOSS says

    Iam Kitwe boys and some of the schools put on top i haven’t even heard off to be honest, from my opinion this is note an up todate rating andabit biased if i should say. My question is where is MUKUBA? that school produces some cream at all time.

  13. Godwin Kaiba Lihonde (Geezy Captain 1.1) says

    This is outdated. I’m very disappointed in whoever ranked those schools.. . The rating of schools should be according to their academic performance in the exams not this madness!!!. Hillcrest is the Top school in Zambia. TEAM HILLCREST 2014 EXIT

  14. Elliot Musonda(ellyb) says

    I cnt believ dis z stil outdated i thot alot ll change on da list and ofcose alot hz changed bt ‘PLIZ’ dat sám RANKIN,,,,,,,bt No probs coz we all knw da truth on woz da BEST,,,,,evn thoz sKulz dat hv bn chaft by bein Ranked the BesT cn Bear witness!!!!

  15. ............................................... says

    DEAR ANONYMOUS……
    Actually, if we begin to speak about school fees then you’ve got it all WRONG! AISL pays more than ISL and Chengelo more than Banani, so technically you are exposing your ignorance in excess! GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT 😛 …

  16. sibongile says

    banani international school!!!!!!! forever will be proud……we may be third today but am certain we headed for the top…we have all the rights to be on the top in terms of education standards,living standards,sports,not forgetting the food…..

  17. Ian kapungwe(Hillcrest's chess master) says

    The rating of
    these schools should be according to there
    academic performance in the exams, also how good the school is is in terms of sports.
    There also needs to be a ranking of government schools only.

  18. Ian kapungwe says

    The rating of these schools should be according to there academic performance in the exams.

  22. Mcfanwell Belama says

    Don’t know how this thing was done but come on, make the brains of Dk, Hillcrest and those schools write the same examinations, the truth will be clear

  25. Kunda Chibuye says

    I Kantanshi secondary school should be on that list because its one of the best in terms of good results at grades 9 and 12 it is the best in mufulira.

  27. Mishengo Mushoka says

    actually this is astronomically nonsense and enraging due to the fact that this is ridiculously biased and ignorant and uninformed..because where is Lake Road PTA School…somebody tell this is joking…

  28. Alice says

    they rated them according to passing rates in the final exam. Yes both cambridge schools and Ecz schools were put together but fact of the matter is those international schools do produce good results in cambridge . And if we look at standards none of you would argue that they are the best. Anyway am proud of my school MPSS which ranked really well.

  29. anonymous says

    personally i think this rank is biased!how do you put ECZ LEARNING SCHOOLS with CAMBRIDGE LEARNING INSTITUTIONS !HONESTLY!!!i think they rated them according to school fees!!RATE FAIRLY!!

  31. Jane Chisanga says

    One thing most have overlooked when ranking these schools is what type of students do they enrol at grade 8 and 10 in terms of passing mark. Most of the so called good schools get students with the highest grades such that teachers do not have to put in a lot of effort in teaching. To me consideration in ranking should be based on schools that take in children with various academic challenges. If for example you have child who is of average intelligence (grades from C – D) but at the end of day she progresses to higher grades, only then will I give credit to the teachers and the school.

  32. paul chilo says

    The rating of these schools should not be according to how high the school fees are as it is,it should be according to the high academic standards.Next time this should be better considered….hillcrest pupil.

  33. masuzyo katampi says

    matero boys is for pro poor people but very rich in terms of infrastructure and educational quality. thanks to bro. carmine

  34. mbwenu mhango says

    It is a pity that some schools are not put on this list.However,looking at the products[graduate] of this schools being ranked at very good positions,they are not much to admire.who ever ranks this schools does not put in much effort,because a lot of good schools were left out from the list above but i am sure the next time i will check on this list i will be able to find Mikango High School.

  35. Noble mukuka says

    I think kitwe boys should be on top most, followed by hill crest then david kaunda. I hope this will be so in few years to come

  36. Betty says

    Back in the day, Hillcrest and David Kaunda were considered to be the top schools in the country. I guess much can change in four years. I do agree with most of the schools listed though.

  37. Rumbani Kasimba says

    While I do accept the rankings especially from the infrastructural view point, I’m struggling to believe that schools like David Kaunda Technical High School would take the 11th position behind the 10 private schools. Can someone highlight the criteria used to rank these schools to enable parents make informed decisions?

  38. muthomi msammy says

    halo. education systems in africa are not effective because they were designed by colonialists to serve their interests.i recommend for radical and total overhaul of all systems that are colonial based in africa.

  39. JOSEPH MWALE says

    The schools that have been ranked are really schools that are doing fine with high standards of education, but a challenge is on the fees that many of the ranked schools have, low income getting people can not afford, hence need to look into this issue so hat at the end of it all development in africa is achieved, by sharing the cake of knowledge. At university of Lusaka were I am, it has good learning standards, but how to get those standards is a challenge, hence I really need these standards and it could be done through co-operation with other people.

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