Overview of Rwanda High School Exam Results
The Ministry of Education has officially announced the Rwanda high school exam results 2025. A total of 106,418 students registered for the national exams, while 106,079 sat for the tests, making the participation rate 99.7%.
Girls achieved an overall pass rate of 85.5%, while boys scored 93.5%. This shows a strong national improvement in education outcomes.
Best Performing Districts
The results also highlighted the best-performing districts across the country.
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Kayonza District ranked first with a 96.9% pass rate.
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Kirehe District came second with 95.6%.
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Rulindo District followed in third place with 94.9%.
These districts were praised for their outstanding performance and commitment to quality education.
Performance by Education Streams
General Education
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Registered candidates: 61,942
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Sat for exams: 61,737
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Students graded: 61,683
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Passed: 51,667
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Pass rate: 83.8%
Technical and Vocational Education (TSS)
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Registered candidates: 36,254
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Sat for exams: 36,141
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Graded: 36,130
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Passed: 35,393
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Pass rate: 98.0%
Professional Education
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Registered candidates: 8,222
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Sat for exams: 8,201
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Graded: 8,184
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Passed: 7,349
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Pass rate: 89.8%
This shows that students in technical and vocational schools had the highest success rate.
Government Statement
Education Minister Joseph Nsengimana said that in the past, exam results were released in December, which made it hard for students who failed to prepare and restart school at the same time as others.
“Now, students who pass can join universities earlier, and those who need to repeat have enough time to restart without delay,” he explained.
The minister also encouraged schools and parents to continue supporting students so they can succeed in their future studies.
Awards for Top Performers
Students who excelled in different streams received recognition and awards. They were congratulated for their dedication and advised to maintain discipline as they join universities and other higher education institutions.
How to Check the Results
Students and parents can check the official Rwanda high school exam results 2025 online through the government education portal.
Click here to view the exam results
Education as a Path to the Future
The government believes that improving the timing of exam results will give students a better chance to plan their academic future. Both parents and schools are encouraged to use these results as a tool to improve performance in coming years.
