many decades ago.
However, in the face of increasing economic, social, and political uncertainties that lace our world, attaining quality education has become more demanding than ever before.
In the wake of Covid-19, the whole approach to education and technology has taken a huge and abrupt leap which has left many unsuspecting educational institutions on the blink. In the same vein, political and social unrest has forced many institutions to rethink their approach to teaching and learning, exploring new options, adopting new techniques and creative methodologies.
Perhaps the most obvious menace to education in Nigeria is her economic reality. It has become increasingly difficult for many parents to afford quality education for their children even when they so desire. This situation has had serious implications on the education sector with dwindling standards in public and private schools alike and declining outcomes for students.
Here is the list of Best Schools in Nigeria in 2021
Interestingly, despite these odds, there have been serious efforts by a few schools not just to remain in the business of education, but to adapt to the changing times, adopt new technologies and improve learning outcomes for their students. These schools though a few, have contributed greatly towards the development of education in Nigeria in recent times, thus, worthy of recognition.
Each year, Edusko undergoes a rigorous examination of schools in Nigeria to project some of the best schools in the country. The best secondary schools in Nigeria's annual ranking among other things, serve as a guide for parents and guardians who want nothing but the best education for their children. This year, we collated data on the initially selected 500 plus top secondary schools across the country to make a well-informed decision.
The schools were assessed by an independent committee on 3 major parameters namely:
1.Students’ performance in national and international examinations in the previous year. Recent awards and recognitions were also assessed alongside.
2.Quality of alumni in the last one year in terms of verifiable contributions to humanity, verifiable positions in organizations, entrepreneurship, admissions in top universities, etc.
3.School leadership in terms of experience and skills of the school management and board
Below is the list of best secondary schools in Nigeria in 2022:
1. Chrisland High School, Lagos
2. Lifeforte International School, Ibadan, Oyo State
3. Corona Secondary School, Agbara, Ogun State
4. Rainbow College, Lagos
5. Meadow Hall College, Lagos
6. Capital Science Academy, Abuja
7. Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, Rivers
8. Greater Tomorrow International College, Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State
9. Bloombreed Schools, Port Harcourt, Rivers
10. Bethel American International School, Ibadan, Oyo State
11. City of Knowledge Academy, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State
12. Charles Dale Memorial International College, Port Harcourt, Rivers
13. Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra
14. Christ College, Ogun State
15. Master Moulders College, Lagos
16. Surefoot International School, Calabar, Cross River
17. Hillcrest International School, Jos, Plateau
18. The Ambassador Schools, Ota, Ogun State
19. The Vale College, Ibadan, Oyo State
20. Princess Shekinah International School, Owerri, Imo State
21. Master Care International School, Asaba, Delta
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23. Crescent International School, Kano
24. British Spring College, Awka, Anambra
25. Adesoye College, Offa, Kwara
Best Secondary schools in Nigeria in 2022
Below is a summary of our assessment on the best secondary schools in Nigeria and their ranks: Best secondary schools in Nigeria in 2022.
1. Chrisland High School, Lagos
Chrisland International Schools is at the forefront in the private education sector in Nigeria and beyond. The school helps to nurture children to become all they can be through quality all-round education, from kindergarten to tertiary level.
Dedicated to the general advancement of humanity through quality education, service and total commitment, Chrisland is synonymous with excellence in education, thus a first choice for Nigerian parents at home and abroad.
Chrisland ranks number 1 best school in Nigeria in 2022, moving two steps forward from 2021 ranking.
In the recently concluded 2021 WAEC, at Chrisland VGC, out of 67 that sat for the exam, 45 had A1, 15 had B2 and 7 had B3 in Mathematics. For English Language, 11 had A1, 32 had B2 and 21 had B3. Only 21 sat for Further Mathematics and 20 had A1 while 1 person had B2.
Similarly, Kasim Haneefa Olayemi of Chrisland High School VGC, had the second-best result in Lagos State in WASSCE 2020. In sports, Egbakhumeh Osiregbeme (CHSI) won a Gold medal in Golf at the National Youth Games, Ilorin 2021. He also won Gold in Golf at the First Bank Lagos Amateur Open in 2021.
In 2022, Solange Oluwateniola Akinwumi, Michael Chijioke Isiguzo & Michael Okoro were elected Secretary-General, Deputy Secretary-General and Undersecretary of 2022 NISSMUN Conference.
Chrisland students have gained admission into some of the best universities in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, Canada, USA, and other countries of the world.
Their alumni since its establishment continue to bear the light wherever they go thereby making their alma mater proud. For instance, Daniel Oluwatomisin Oluwalana emerged Winner of the 2021 Ammon S. Andes National Award from the National Aerospace Engineering Society Honour, Sigma Gamma Tau, among many other awards and recognitions. Dr Bunmi Sotayo emerged Engineer of the Year Award at the 2021 Engineering Talent Awards by Equal Engineer.
The school’s board comprises some of the most successful educationists and top leaders from diverse walks of life.
Mrs. High Chief Dr. (Mrs) Winifred Adefolahan Awosika (OON) is the founder and chairman. Mrs Awosika upon graduation from The University College, Ibadan, where she had a BA Degree in English language in 1966, attended the University of Lagos for a postgraduate diploma in Education, and taught in several reputable schools before she established Chrisland Schools Limited in 1977.
High Chief Dr. (Mrs.) Winifred Adefolahan Awosika has won several awards. And rcognitions. She was conferred with the Nigeria National Merit Award: Officer of the Order of the Niger – OON in 2004.
2. Lifeforte International school, Ibadan, Oyo State
Lifeforte International School is a co-educational Private Christian Institution, consisting of Preschool, Junior and High Schools for children between the ages of 3-18 years. It was founded on the 5th of November 1990 by Pastor (Dr.) Olubi and Sarah Johnson to provide a balanced comprehensive educational curriculum for the full development of children (ages 3-18) intellectually, spiritually, and, socially.
For two consecutive years, Lifeforte International sat gorgeously on the best schools in Nigeria list as number 1, a very enviable achievement.
In the recently concluded Cambridge O – Level May/June 2021 examinations results, more than 20 students of Lifeforte school had A* in English and Mathmatics with many students scoring A-B in other subjects.
Lifeforte has a large number of students, Nigerian and foreign, who come from different social backgrounds (e.g. from Britain, North and South America, Canada, and Australia). Over the years, the school has firmly established itself as one of the best schools in Nigeria for parents who want nothing but the best for their kids.
Lifeforte alumni benefit from an extraordinarily high rate of success receiving admissions into the best universities around the world. Their alumni are recipients of academic prizes and accolades from top universities including Harvard University, University College London, and California Institute of Technology, to name a few.
The school’s board comprises experienced educators, successful management experts, and seasoned academics among whom is Pastor Olubi Johnson, the chairman and founder of the school. With over 25 years of experience in education and management, Pastor Olubi continues to ensure that Lifeforte stays true to its mission of enhancing lives via excellent education.
3. Corona Secondary School, Agbara, Ogun State
Corona Secondary school is a co-educational institution that is focused on and dedicated to producing well-rounded and proudly Nigerian young men and women equipped for continuous learning, personal mastery, and leadership. Since its first school in 1955, Corona has been delivering on its promise of providing world-class education.
Corona secondary school is deservedly one of the best secondary schools in Nigeria in 2022.
Upon graduation, Corona students gain admission to the leading universities in the world and thereafter build great careers for themselves. In recent times, Corona schools’ alumni have won over $2,098,656 in scholarships from some of the top colleges and universities in the world.
Corona’s success through the decades is not far-fetched from the Board of Trustees and Members of the Governing Board that it has had. The current Chairman of the Governing Board of Corona Schools’ Trust is Hon. Justice Raliatu Iyabo Bukunola Adebiyi.
Hon. Justice Raliatu Iyabo Bukunola Adebiyi is a judge who has been on the Bench of the High Court of Lagos State (Criminal division) since May 2001. Hon Justice R.I.B Adebiyi holds a BA in Law (1981) from University of Kent, Canterbury and an LLM from Queen Mary College, University of London.
Mr. Niyi Yusuf is the chairman, Corona Secondary Schools Board. He assumed the role of Managing Partner of Verraki Partners on April 1, 2019 and he is also the Lead for the Social Sector practice. Prior to this new role, he was the Country Managing Director of Accenture Nigeria from 2010 to 2019 having joined the Management Consulting Division of Arthur Andersen in 1995. The school is blessed with other top-flight board members.
4. Rainbow College, Lagos
Rainbow College is a leading co-educational secondary school in Nigeria that applies a global approach to teaching and nurturing in an ideal environment for the exercise of learning. Renowned for having one of the highest standards for education in Nigeria, the school constantly looks to modernize its curriculum whenever possible which explains its continued excellent outcomes.
Rainbow’s student performances in examinations at home and abroad testify to the quality of education it school impacts. In the 2021 WAEC, 100% of Rainbow College students had A1-B3 in Mathematics, 100% had A1-B3 in Biology and 98% had A1-B3 in Chemistry and Physics.
Graduates of Rainbow College have gained admissions into some of the leading universities in the world and continue to build on the culture of excellence in their different higher institutions and beyond.
The school was ranked 5th in 2021 and has deservedly moved a step up the ladder in 2022 to rank as the 4th best secondary school in Nigeria.
Some of the members of Rainbow’s board of directors include Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman (Chairman) Mrs. Oludolapo Odunlami, Mr. Muhtar Bakare, Mr. Iyinoluwa Aboyeji. These are some of the best and experienced brains you can find in the education and technology industries.
5. Meadow Hall College, Lagos
Meadow Hall is a co-educational institution founded in July 2002 where an integrated scheme made up of the British National Curriculum and the Nigerian Curriculum is offered. The school is committed to raising excellent and Godly children that will attain their highest potential in life.
With the result of its hard work in the past year, Meadow hall has conveniently earned itself a space as one of the best secondary schools in Nigeria in 2022.
In the 2020 IGCSE, 100% of the students had A* - C in 6 or more subjects. While 100% of the students had A-C in the 2020 WAEC.
When it comes to the caliber of institutions Meadow Hall alumni gain admission into, they are next to no other. Over 40% of their students gain admission into top universities in the UK, while 20%30% of their students were admitted into some of the best schools in Canada and 30%-40% admitted into schools in the USA.
Meadow Hall has won countless recognitions. In 2020, Meadow Hall Education won the first prize in the Wole Soyinka Essay Competition - francophone essay category and was also the global winner of the competition. Meadow Hall education also won the first prize out of the 25 competing teams at the Kibo Mathematics Challenge among others.
6. Capital Science Academy, Abuja
Capital Science Academy is a well-established and highly successful Secondary day and boarding school set in a beautiful and secluded fifty-hectare campus in Kuje, Abuja.
The school is arguably one of the leading private schools in Nigeria today. Capital Science offers Nigerian curriculum subjects and a wide range of electives.
In the 2021 May/June WAEC, 100% of Capital Science students who sat for the exam had A-C in English, Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Economics, Global Citizenship, History, and ICT.
The school boasts of some of the most competent members of the teaching and non-teaching staff with Mrs. Rachel C L Borland as principal/CEO. Mrs. Rachel C L Borland is a graduate of Leicester University. She also completed two MA degrees from Macau and Cardiff University. She has led schools over five continents of the world and has rich experience of cultures and differing curriculums.
7. Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, Rivers
Graceland School was established to provide quality education based on sound Christian principles. These principles are carefully integrated to guide students and make them useful to themselves, families, local communities, the country, and the globe.
Since its establishment, Graceland continues to deliver on this promise, hence, they rank as one of the best schools in Nigeria in 2021.
In 2020 WAEC, Graceland students had a 99% Percentage in credit-pass and above including Mathematics and English.
Graduates of Graceland International school have gained admission into sought-after schools in the UK and US such as Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Kentucky, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of South Florida, University of Southern Georgia, among many other top-ranking world universities.
8. Greater Tomorrow College, Ikare Akoko, Ondo State
Greater Tomorrow International College ranks as one of the best schools in Nigeria in 2022.
Since its establishment in 2001, Greater Tomorrow International College continues to provide their student with quality education, thus, preparing students not just to compete favorably with their peers but to become the best versions of themselves and thrive in their careers.
The school has recorded numerous awards in recognition of its outstanding performance home and abroad. In 2021, the school representative came 1st in the Spelling Leaders Competition (National), in 2020, the school won in first position in the JETS competition, among many others.
9. Bloombreed Schools, Port Harcourt, Rivers
Established in 1998, Bloombreed has grown into a vibrant co-educational, boarding secondary school. The school’s successful evolution has placed them in a distinct position to offer children a smooth and stable transition in education as well as assuage every parent's search for quality education.
Bloombreed is arguably one of the best secondary schools in Nigeria in 2022. As usual, the school recorded outstanding success in the 2021 WAEC with 100% distinction in Mathematics, 100% distinction in Biology and 98% in Physics and Chemistry.
Some of their alumni are now students of and have graduated from top universities overseas and in Nigeria - CATS College Canterbury, Kent, Covenant University, Babcock University, Lead City University, Afe Babalola University, Nile Turkish Nigerian University, to mention but a few.
The school is governed by a board of directors with over 150 years of experience accumulated across different disciplines chaired by Sir Mutiu Sunmonu (CON), skilled educationists with a wealth of experience working in international schools providing educational services to high profile and elitist clients. Some other members of the board include Bola Njideofor, Ahmed Kamal, Olubunmi Nwadialor and others.
10. Bethel American International School, Ibadan, Oyo State
Bethel American International School (BethelAIS) provides a Christ-centered and classical education that emphasizes academic excellence in the liberal arts and sciences, by graduating highly educated young men and women who are well-rounded. The school is a co-educational institution with full boarding facilities.
Bethel American International School is known for its brilliant performances in national and international examinations and the 2021 results were not an exception. The school achieved 100% success in 2021 WAEC with JAMB score of 313 as the highest and 245 as the lowest score. In SAT, 1400 was the highest result while 1210 was the lowest.
Bethel AIS was recently awarded the Outstanding Delegation Award at the Babcock International Model United Nations Conference and awarded a certificate of recognition by JA Nigeria.
Though the school is in its 9th year of operation, its students lead in different capacities as students of some of the top universities in the world.
Bethel AIS is well managed by the school’s board among whom are Elder Michael A. Aderinkomi – School President. B. Sc, M. Sc, Finance, Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois, USA. President, CareMate Home healthcare, St. Paul, Minnesota.
11. City of Knowledge Academy – Ijebu Ode, Ogun State
The City of Knowledge Academy (CKA) is a co-educational secondary institution established to provide excellent academic and leadership training for young minds. The school is an outstanding addition to the nation’s quest for academic excellence, providing invaluable opportunities in a safe and secure environment for the holistic development of the child.
In the 2021 WAEC, 64% of the students who sat for the exams had A1 in all the subjects. In the 2021 IGCSCE, over 50% of students had A plus while over 40% had an A.
City of Knowledge’s recent alumni have gained admission into some of the best universities in Nigeria, Canada, the UK, Turkey, and other colleges and institutions around the world.
12. Charles Dale Memorial International College, Port Harcourt, Rivers
Charles Dale Memorial International College is a co-educational and multi-cultural school admitting students both nationally and internationally. The school is strictly boarding and has standard living, learning, and recreational facilities. Charles Dale is recognized and celebrated for the strength of its programs, its warm and nurturing culture, and its strong sense of community.
Charles Dale continues to provide all-around quality education even despite the odds of our time, thus earning making it as one of the best schools in Nigeria in 2022.
The school has won many awards and recognitions in recent times including the National Chemistry Olympiad Competition - Best Female student – 2017; Nigeria’s representative in the 50th International Mendeleev Chemistry Olympiad, Moscow, Russia, among many others.
Charles Dale has a strong and experienced Governing Board with members who have gathered a wealth of experience across various disciplines. The board hare in the staff’s commitment to ensuring the long and short-term success of the school.
13. Grundtvig International Secondary School, Anambra
Grundtvig International Secondary School is a multi-award-winning co-educational boarding school owned by the Grundtvig Movement of Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation committed to the development of “Education for Life” in Nigeria.
The school provides a safe, comfortable and conducive environment for harmonious living, learning, and all-around development. Representing schools in the eastern part of Nigeria, Grundtvig ranks as one of the best secondary schools in 2022.
In 2021 WAEC SSCE, 97% of Grundtvig students had between A1 and B3 in Mathematics and English language. In 2021 SAT, 64% of students scored between 1120 – 1600 (70-100%).
Grundtvig’s alumni are doing excellently well in their various fields of endeavor. For example, in 2021, Ona Jones-Nduka Graduated with a First Class Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc.) Degree In Accounting from Babcock University and was also the sportswoman of the Year Award. Kamsy Iwu was Valedictorian of the class of 2021 in the Electrical/Electronic Engineering department at University of Calgary, Canada.
Grundtvig has experienced board members who oversee the school’s affairs. Members of Grundtvig board include Dr Kachi A. Ozumba, Prof (Mrs) Nnenna Oti, Mr. Patrick Akhidenor, Barrister Jay G. E. Ezeuko (SAN), and others.
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14. Christ College, Ogun State
Christ College is an inspiring secondary school operating from two separate sites for Day and for boarding facilities, respectively. The school’s academic and non-academic work and indeed every aspect of the school is driven by a set of core values that are taught and emphasized to both students and staff members. These core values are Godliness, Responsibility, Discipline, Excellence, Respect, Creativity, and Academic Depth.
Christ College students are known for their excellent performances in examinations both nationally and internationally. Similar to previous years, in the 2021 WAEC, 93% of Christ College students had A-C.
The school’s board is made of seasoned educators and educationists. Pastor S. O. Olatunji is the serves as the chairman of the Board of Governors presently. He holds a B. sc (Hons) and MBA degrees and is a Chartered Accountant (FCA, FCMA) as well as a chartered Marketer (ACIM). Pastor Olatunji has held Senior Accountancy Positions in Industry (UK and Nigeria) as well as CEO positions in a Discount House and Commercial Bank. He also holds a Master’s degree in Educational Research from the University of Durham, UK.
15. Master Moulders College, Lagos
Since its establishment a few years ago, Master Moulders has relentlessly provided quality education for its students. The school has built a reputation as one of the best schools in Nigeria, hence, many parents find the school as the best choice for their children.
Among other excellent performances in both national and international examinations, in the 2021 National Examination Council (NECO), Master Moulders’ students had 86.6% distinction in Mathematics, 86.6% in English Language, and 93% in Economics.
The schools’ alumni have contributed immensely in various ways to the build-up and development of society. The latest set of the school alumni are all fully engaged with societal activities; a greater part of them have gained admission into tertiary institutions to study the various courses of choice.
Some are gainfully employed while awaiting the admission process, thereby enhancing the human capital and economy of the society.
16. Surefoot International School, Calabar, Cross-River
Surefoot International School (SIS) is an inclusive, co-educational, private, day and boarding school founded on solid Christian values.
The school is one of the best schools in Nigeria located in Calabar, Cross River State.
Boasting of 100 percent success rates in both Cambridge IGCSEs and WASSCE exams and being an affiliate member of the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA), SIS ensures that the International Education Standards are brought within your reach.
17. Hillcrest International School, Jos, Plateau
Guided by the British Curriculum, Hillcrest International School caters for children aged 18 months to young adults aged 18 years.
The school was founded in 1942 as a not-for-profit day and boarding school for children of missionaries and other children as able. Today, a majority of students come from Nigeria, with a good number of expatriate students.
Hillcrest College students have been performing excellently in both international and external examinations over the year, thus, the school has a reputation not only for moral but academic excellence.
The school is one of the best schools in Nigeria having their alumni in different parts of the world flying high in their various academic careers. Hillcrest College is one of the best schools in Nigeria in 2022.
18. The Ambassador Schools, Ota, Ogun
The Ambassadors Schools is a Christian co-educational school driven by a God-ordained unction with high academic and moral standards.
The school is poised to create a positive atmosphere for learning; they do not just teach their student, but they also train them to become Renaissance men.
The Ambassador Schools have been noted as a Top school as a result of their interest in discovering the potentials of students and harnessing same for a better society.
The history of The Ambassadors Schools dates back to September 1998 when they started and has grown to produce scholastic giants who can fit into any field of endeavour in the world.
The school’s alumni are some of the vibrant, forward-thinking, smart, and savvy young men and women who are doing very well in their different institutions of higher learning and beyond within and outside of Africa. The school has won many awards and received countless recognitions.
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19. The Vale College, Ibadan, Oyo State
Since the establishment of The Vale College, the school has continued to exemplarily distinguish itself by providing holistic education, as evident from the students that graduate each year, true to their watchword “Character and Learning.
The Vale College gives young ladies and gentlemen a good solid educational base. The college offers a total education with the aim of producing young women and men of character and learning.
The Vale College ranks as one of the best schools in Nigeria in 2022.
20. Princess Shekinah International School, Owerri, Imo State
Princess Shekinah International School is a full boarding co-educational Christian Secondary School located at KM 1, Ihiagwa Nkaramoche Road at the outskirts of Owerri, the capital city of Imo State in the Southeast part of Nigeria.
The school is well-positioned to offer quality international education in a purpose-built, beautiful, serene campus with state-of-the-art facilities.
The school continues to show the world how committed they are to the promise of excellence through their outstanding results in national in international examinations.
The school is led by a team of the best educators in Nigeria and beyond. Princess Shekinah has indeed earned a position as one of the best schools in Nigeria in 2022.
21. Master Care International School, Asaba, Delta State
MasterCare school comprises the Pre-school, the Junior Primary School, the Senior Primary School, the Junior Secondary School and the Senior School.
MasterCare has successfully blended the Nigerian and British curricula and has presented students to undergraduate programmes in Nigeria, Britain and Canada. MCIS secondary curriculum attracts rigorous classroom sessions which is further intensified by mandatory night preps.
The school is governed by the Implementation Board, made up of professional eminent Nigerians; driven with a genuine passion for education. The Implementation Board takes major decisions concerning the school whereas the Principal and Head Teacher handle the day-to-day running of the School.
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23. Crescent International School, Kano
Crescent International school is one of the bests schools in Nigeria in 2022. The academic program at CIS fosters excellence in all disciplines. Faculty members guide students in mastering skills, acquiring knowledge, and thinking critically, creatively, and independently.
The school strives to help young people achieve their potential not only intellectually, but also artistically, athletically, and morally, so that they may lead responsible and fulfilling lives.
Academic excellence is expressed in the school’s unusually broad and deep curriculum. Teachers meet students where they are, then push them further than they ever thought possible.
24. British Spring College, Awka, Anambra State
British Spring College was created as a private international school to provide world-class education with the use of modern technologies, catering to children aged 10 to 18.
The school places premium on unparalleled standard in all they do, hence, the enviable outcomes attained by their student’s world-over.
The school prides itself on in allowing every student to excel, fulfill their potential, and become highly qualified, equipped fully for the demands and exciting challenges of life.
25. Adesoye College, Offa, Kwara State
Adesoye College is a co-educational college founded by Chief Emmanuel Olatunji Adesoye in January 1987 to educate boys and girls from all the states of Nigeria as well as from overseas whose parents want to have the best kind of upbringing for them.
The school is one of the few outstanding private secondary schools in Nigeria with a decades-long record of excellence and unequaled achievements.
In the 2020 WAEC result, over 53% of students had the distinction in English (A1 – B3) and more than 70% of the student had admission scores in the recently concluded 2020 UTME results.
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