The results were released on Friday, September 11, 2026.
NESA Director General Dr Bernard Bahati said 108,732 students registered for the examinations, including 55.5% girls and 44.95% boys.
Of the 108,405 students who sat for the examinations, 102,000 passed, representing an overall pass rate of 94.33%.
The pass rate among boys stood at 95.9%, compared with 93% among girls.
This year's performance marks an improvement from the previous academic year, when 89.1% of the 106,078 students who sat for the senior secondary national examinations passed.
Manzi Nshuti Kabanda Brave, who studied Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology (MCB) at Petit Séminaire Saint Aloys in Rusizi District, emerged as the top-performing student in the 2025/2026 examinations, scoring 98.40%.
Umwali Deborah, who studied History, Literature and Psychology (HLP) at Cornerstone Leadership Academy in Rwamagana, came second with 97.52%.
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Source : https://new.igihe.com/english/94-3-of-students-pass-rwandas-senior-secondary-national-examinations/
