At the primary level, girls accounted for 53 percent of those who passed compared to 46.8 percent for boys, while overall results showed 53.2 percent of girls passing against 49.8 percent of boys.
The announcement was made during an event attended by government officials, parents, and the top-performing students nationwide.
Speaking during the official release of results, Education Minister Joseph Nsengimana congratulated students for their achievements and emphasized the importance of sustaining the quality of education.
He urged students, teachers, and parents to work together to ensure that children gain real knowledge and skills.
'What we will not do is lie to them that they have understood when they have not,' he said. 'But we will spare no effort to make sure they truly learn. This is what will help them grow and, in turn, contribute to the development of the country.'
At the primary level, more than 219,900 pupils sat for the national exams, with an overall pass rate of 75 percent. Performance varied across school types: public schools achieved a pass rate of 75 percent, government-subsidized schools scored 72 percent, while private schools recorded an impressive 99 percent. Subject performance revealed significant disparities.
Mathematics proved to be the most difficult subject, with only 27 percent passing, while Kinyarwanda registered a remarkable 98 percent pass rate. English followed at 72 percent, while Science and ICT stood at 71 percent, and General Knowledge with Religious Studies at 75 percent.
The Eastern Province emerged as the best-performing region in primary exams with an 82 percent pass rate, followed by Kigali City at 77 percent.
District-level results showed Kirehe in the lead with 97 percent, trailed by Kicukiro at 92.2 percent and Nyamasheke at 90.9 percent. On the other hand, Nyaruguru, Ruhango, and Nyabihu districts recorded the lowest results, with pass rates of 64.57 percent, 66 percent, and 69 percent respectively.
At the lower secondary (O'Level) level, 148,677 students sat for the exams, with 64 percent passing overall. Public schools recorded a pass rate of 65 percent, government-subsidized schools 63 percent, while private schools led at 77 percent.
Physics was the most challenging subject, with only 27.5 percent passing, while Mathematics and Biology also proved difficult with pass rates of 45.8 percent and 44.75 percent respectively.
In terms of regional performance, the Western Province came out on top with a 74 percent pass rate, followed by the Eastern Province with 68 percent, the Southern Province with 59 percent, the Northern Province with 58 percent, and Kigali City with 55 percent.
At the district level, Kirehe once again led with 93.1 percent, followed by Nyagatare at 82.2 percent and Kamonyi at 82 percent.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/education/article/girls-outperform-boys-in-rwanda-s-2024-2025-national-exams
