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TOP 25 BEST SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA IN 2023 - OFFICIAL RANKING

Bukki Bello

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12 April, 2023

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This is the official ranking of the best secondary schools in Nigeria in 2023


The world is changing constantly. The practices we uphold today may not be so relevant tomorrow. When it comes to the field of education, change is even more rapid. Discoveries and technologies emerging

every day change the way we teach and learn. For example, back in the ‘60s, there were no pre-schools or nurseries. Children didn’t start school until they turned 5 years old or older. Today, not only do children start school earlier, innovative learning technologies and experiential methodologies have emerged making learning more effective. Schools now talk about virtual learning, mastery-based grading, personalized learning, brain break, gamification, blended learning, neuro-education, STEAM curriculum, etc.


In Nigeria, at the forefront of the adoption of some of these changes is the private education sector. Some privately owned schools in Nigeria have continued to drive global best education practices and standards. These schools have taken on the responsibility of providing quality, lifelong education that prepares a whole child for the future.


This ranking unveils some of the secondary schools across the country that are championing quality education. We explored some of the works of these secondary schools in the past academic session. More importantly, we find out why they make the list of the best schools in Nigeria in 2023 ranking out of thousands of others.


Best secondary schools in Nigeria in 2023

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, serves as a guide for parents and guardians who want nothing but the best education for their children. Similar to the previous year, we collated data on the initially selected 500 plus top secondary schools across the country to make a well-informed decision.


The schools that made this list 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.
  2. Quality of alumni in the last year in terms of verifiable contributions to humanity, verifiable positions in organizations, entrepreneurship, admissions to 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 2023:

  1. Lifeforte International School, Ibadan, Oyo State
  2. Corona Secondary School, Agbara, Ogun State 
  3. Chrisland High School, Lagos
  4. Rainbow College, Lagos
  5. Nigerian Tulip International Schools
  6. Meadow Hall College, Lagos
  7. Capital Science Academy, Abuja 
  8. Greater Tomorrow International College, Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State
  9. Graceland International School, Port Harcourt, Rivers
  10. Premiere Academy, Abuja
  11. Charles Dale Memorial International College, Port Harcourt, Rivers 
  12. City of Knowledge Academy, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State
  13. Bloombreed Schools, Port Harcourt, Rivers
  14. Bethel American International College, Ibadan
  15. Aduvie International School, Abuja 
  16. Preston International School, Akure, Ondo State
  17. Start Rite School, Abuja 
  18. Qiblah Schools, Ibadan, Oyo State
  19. Epitome Islamic Model Islamic School, Mararaba Nasarawa
  20. Access International Schools, Magboro, Ogun State
  21. Surefoot International School, Calabar, Cross River
  22. Hillcrest International School, Jos, Plateau State
  23. British Spring College, Awka, Anambra State
  24. Adesoye College, Offa, Kwara State
  25. British Oasis Academy, Abuja 


1. Lifeforte International School, Ibadan 

Ranking as the number 1 best school in Nigeria in 2021, Lifeforte was ranked second in the list in 2022 and this year, it has regained its position as the best school in Nigeria in 2023. 


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.


Over 20 students who sat for the Cambridge O-level May/June 2022 examination had A*/A in Mathematics while over 27 students who sat for the exam had A*/A in English. 


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.


2. Corona Secondary School, Agbara, Ogun State

Ranking in the third position in 2022, Corona secondary school has taken a step forward to rank as the second best school in Nigeria in 2023.


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 2023.


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.


See Also: Best schools in Abuja 2023


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.


3. 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. 


In 2022, Chrisland ranked number 1 in the best schools in Nigeria ranking by Edusko. Interestingly, this year, Chrisland still ranks among the top three best secondary schools in Nigeria. 


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 leads among other private schools in Nigeria to earn a spot on the list of the best schools in Nigeria in 2023.


In one of the recent WAEC results, at Chrisland VGC, out of 67 that sat for the exam, 45 had A1, 15 had B2 and 7 had B3 in Mathematics. For the 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.


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 admissions 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 recognition. She was conferred with the Nigeria National Merit Award: Officer of the Order of the Niger – OON in 2004.


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. 


In 2022, Rainbow College ranked in the top four best secondary schools in Nigeria, a position it has retained in 2023.


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 its 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. The school won the British Council International School Award 2021-2024 and got the Gold, Silver and Bronze medals at the African Cadet & Junior fencing tournament.


The school’s alumni also gained admission into some of the best schools in Nigeria, the UK, the US, Canada and other countries in the year under review.


Some of the members of Rainbow’s board of directors include: Dr. Shamsuddeen Usman (Chairman), Mrs. Oludolapo Odunlami, Mr. Muhtar Bakare, Mr. Muhtar Bakare and other eminent members. These are some of the most experienced brains one can find in the education and technology industries in Nigeria.


5. Nigerian Tulip International Colleges

Nigerian Tulip International Colleges (NTIC) was founded in 1998 in Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria. The school was welcomed by Nigerians and has been supported constantly since its inception. NTIC has been embraced by different sections of society from every state of the country. Today, the school leads as one of the best in Nigeria. 


The school has a strong leadership structure headed by the Managing Director who is normally

appointed by the Board of Directors. Strategic decisions in respect of the institution are made by the Board of Directors. Members of the management team are trained educationists with a minimum university Degree qualification. The schools are run exclusively by the principals and their management teams made up of Nigerian and expat staff.


In the last two years, NTIC schools have won a total of 242 gold medals, 368 silver medals, and 567 bronze medals in Olympiad competitions. When it comes to academics, NTICs across the country have recorded outstanding results in WAEC, NECO, JAMB and other national and international examinations to earn them a slot in the best schools in Nigeria 2023 ranking.


6. Meadow Hall College, Lagos 

Meadow Hall College has ranked in the top 10 best schools in Nigeria since 2021. This year, Meadow has maintained its position and remains one of the leading secondary schools in Nigeria in 2023.


The leadership team of Meadow Hall is composed of experienced leaders and educators who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to their roles. Together, they create a supportive, collaborative environment that fosters academic excellence and personal growth for all students. The school’s founder Dr. Kehinde Nwani obtained her Bachelor of Law degree from the then University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) and was called to the Nigerian Bar over 35 years ago. She practiced law for about 14 years before finally deciding to pursue her lifelong passion of setting up an educational institution.


In the 2021 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 gained 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, MeadowHall 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.


7. Capital Science Academy, Abuja 

Capital Science Academy Abuja 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.


The school boasts of some of the most competent members of the teaching and non-teaching staff with Mr Bunuyaminu Yero as the principal. Mr Bunuyaminu holds a BEd in Mathematics from Abu Zaria in 1998. He taught Mathematics and Further Mathematics for 10 years in reputable International schools in Nigeria. He was vice Principal Admin for 15 years in two international schools and now the Principal of Capital Science Academy, Abuja. 


In the 2022 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. 


Capital Science Academy’s early Alumni are now well-established and progressing in their careers, whilst the later ones are either going through, or have recently finished their university education. 


8. Greater Tomorrow College, Ondo State

Greater Tomorrow International College is another school that has always ranked on the best schools in Nigeria list. This year, the school has taken a few steps upwards to the 8th position. .

The school has earned its position as one of the best across the county for many years since its establishment.


Since its establishment in 2001, Greater Tomorrow International College continues to provide its students 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 at home and abroad. On November 4th 2022, the school won the National Championship in the 25th national JETS competition in Abuja: Overall Best in Junior Mathematics and 2nd in Nigeria in the senior category.


9. 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.


The school is led by a board and management team of over 150 combined years of experience as skilled professionals who work together to create a learning environment that supports academic excellence and personal growth for every student.


In 2022 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.


Since its establishment, Graceland continues to deliver on this promise, hence, they rank in the 8th position of the best secondary schools in Nigeria in 2023.


10. Premiere Academy, Lugbe 

Premiere Academy is an international school with excellent boarding provision where personal development, community service, teamwork and leadership are all important aspects of growing and inspiring confident caring international citizens.


The school’s leadership consists of management executives who bring years of experience in the education sector to the table. The school is headed by Mr Ogungbenro John, who has an MSC. Administration from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Mr. Elekwachi Manaseh Chukwuka, who coordinates Academics and Instructions is a successful School Administrator and Mathematics teacher who brings modernized and improved teaching as well as leadership experiences. 


In 2022, 44% of students who sat for the WAEC had A1 while 21% had B2 and B4. The school’s alumni have established a record of gaining admission to some of the leading universities in the US and UK and playing vital roles as leaders in their various spheres of influence. 


See Also: The best schools in Nigeria in 2022.


11. 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 its space as one of the best schools in Nigeria in 2023.


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 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 school is arguably one of the best secondary schools in Nigeria in 2023.


12. City of Knowledge Academy, Ijebu Ode

The City of Knowledge Academy (CKA) ranks in the 11th position of the best secondary schools in Nigeria in 2023. 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 subjects. In the 2021 IGCSE, over 50% of students had A plus while over 40% had an A. In 2022, the school’s alumni gained admission into some of the leading universities in Nigeria, Canada and Turkey.


13. Bloombreed High School, Port Harcourt, Rivers

Bloombreed is arguably one of the best secondary schools in Nigeria in 2023. 


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.


In the June 2022 IGSCE examinations, more than 40% of Bloombreed students who sat for the exams had A*/A in mathematics while more than 45% of students had A*/A in English Language. In the June 2022 WAEC examination, 20% of the students had A1-B3 in English Language while over 90% of students had A1-B3 Mathematics. 


Some of their alumni 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.


14. Bethel American International School, Ibadan

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 2022 WAEC with a 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 health care, St. Paul, Minnesota.


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15. Aduvie International School, Abuja 

The Secondary School section of Aduvie International School offers an international education, in a community environment, while maintaining high standards and academic rigour which enables the learners between the ages of 11 and 17 years to develop their full potential in order to achieve their career goals.


Aduvie students recorded 100% success rate in WASSCE, NECO (Junior and senior), ERC and IGCSE examinations in 2022. 


The school’s board is led by the chairman board of directors, Prof Steve Azaiki. Prof Azaiki has held academic leadership as Professor of Agronomy/Plant Protection at the Institute of Potato Research Nemecheva, Ukraine, University of Life and Environmental Sciences, Ukraine. He was a visiting Professor at the Ukrainian Academy of Personnel Management and International Relations, as well as a Visiting Scholar/Fellow at the Institute of Petroleum Studies, University of Port-Harcourt, among others.


16. Preston International School, Akure 

Preston International School is a mixed, full-boarding, co-educational Christian secondary school for boys and girls from around the world. The school is situated on a 42-acre piece of land on the outskirts of Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria. The school benefits from a wide range of superb facilities which include sporting and recreational facilities which make life at school home away from home for our students.


The school’s proprietors Mr. and Mrs. Ajayi are both seasoned educationists with decades of experience and education from within and outside Nigeria. Mr. Toyin Ajayi holds a Bachelor of Environmental Studies and a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Lagos, Nigeria; P.G.C.E. (Swansea, U.K.), M. A. Educational Leadership and Management (Nottingham, U.K.). Mrs. Funmi Ajayi also holds a B.A.Ed and M.Ed from the University of Lagos and P.G.C.E from Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. 


There are six academic departments at Preston International School each headed by its own Head of Department. All heads of department report directly to the Vice Principal (Academics) who is in charge of all academic activities in the school. 


The school has earned recognition as one of the best in Nigeria when it comes to providing cutting-edge, quality education in a most suitable learning environment. The school has won countless awards, recognition and their students gain admission to some of the most prestigious universities in Nigeria, UK, US, Canada and other parts of the world. 


17. Start Rite School, Abuja 

When it comes to the best schools in Nigeria, Start-Rite Schools is undoubtedly a top contender. The school places great emphasis on character building with a focus on academic excellence, and it shows in their impressive results in both national and international examinations.


At Start-Rite Schools, students are part of a vibrant and happy learning community that offers value-based education. The school's goal is to develop confident and well-rounded students who possess the relevant skills to tackle 21st Century challenges. The school's management team is passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated to laying a strong foundation for students, deploying all necessary resources to make the learning experience fun.


One of the things that set Start-Rite Schools apart is the quality of its teachers. The school prides itself on having a team of experienced teachers who are locally and internationally certified to provide an unparalleled level of interaction while nurturing each child individually. These teachers organise unique activities to support a child's social, physical, emotional, and intellectual development, creating an all-round education that prepares students for success in all aspects of life.

But it doesn't stop there.


The Start-Rite Alumni Network is proof that the values instilled in students at Start-Rite Schools stay with them for life. Alumni form a community that shares a common bond, and their successes in various fields are a testament to the excellence that is the signature of Start-Rite Schools.


18. Qiblah Schools, Ibadan

Qiblah Schools was started in September 2005 when they opened Qiblah Preparatory School (QPS) for the 2005/2006 academic session, with 28 pupils spread through Pre-nursery, Nurseries 1-3 and Primaries 1-4. The school now has over 500 population and has a senior school, Qiblah High School which is one of the best schools in Nigeria. 


The School Board of Management consists of a team of experienced educationists with proficiency in school administration and management including but not limited to Alhaji (Dr) Munir Durojaye Ademola, Chairman of the Board of Directors. He has a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Agricultural Economics at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. After then, he went on to bag many other Degrees including the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Educational Management at the prestigious University of Ibadan. Dr. Ademola has led many establishments and businesses before being appointed as the chairman of the Qiblah Group of Schools. 


Several of Qiblah Schools graduates are doing very well in their respective industries and at various capacities with a good record of high productivity and innovativeness. Many alumni of the school gain admission into top schools in Nigeria, the US, the UK, Canada and other countries.


19. Epitome Islamic Model Islamic School, Mararaba Nasarawa

Epitome Model Islamic Schools is a blend of both western and Islamic education. It is well structured and can accommodate more than 3,000 children. The school ranks among the best in Nigeria in 2023.


Epitome Model Islamic School has its classes from Creche to year 12 (SS 3). They have recorded a 100% in WAEC for the past 3 consecutive years. Epitome Model Islamic Schools (EMIS) was established in 2008 and over time, it has gained accreditations to run nursery, primary, junior and senior secondary schools.


Students of Epitome Islamic Model School recorded 100% success in national exams in 2022. The school’s alumni gain admission into some of the best universities in Nigeria every year. 


20. Access International School, Lagos 

Established in 2004 by Dr. Jonathan Akpan, a seasoned administrator and manned by a highly competent academic team with standard learning facilities that are second to none at their disposal, Access International School provides background for children who are aiming for the top as all these combine with its versatile curriculum to give them a fair chance to compete with their contemporaries in the city’s high-class institutions.


Access International School, the college arm, ranks as one of the best schools in Nigeria in 2023. The school has bagged many national awards since its establishment including the Nigerian Education Times Award.


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21. 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.


22. 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.


23. 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 a premium on unparalleled standard in all they do, hence, the enviable outcomes attained by their student’s world-over. The school prides itself on allowing every student to excel, fulfill their potential, and become highly qualified, equipped fully for the demands and exciting challenges of life.


24. 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. With this composition of students, the school strives to achieve an international character. The College provides science-oriented education and encourages a wide range of interests within a disciplined framework.


The College is dedicated to the Greatness of God and strives for excellence in all spheres of school life and remains one of the best schools in Nigeria in 2023. 


25. The British Oasis Academy, Abuja 

The British Oasis Academy is a purpose built school located in a spacious campus within the Abuja environs. The school is a co-educational full boarding school providing a world class education to students from Year 7 to Year 12 with a high level of pastoral support as well as academic excellence in a safe environment conducive for learning.


Their unique blend of British and Nigerian curricula enables their students to excel in Internationally Accredited Examinations, Regional and National Examinations thus gaining them a slot on the best schools in Nigerian 2023 list. 


Conclusion

The ranking of the best secondary school in Nigeria is a guide for parents and guardians who desire to enroll their kids in the top schools located across different states in Nigeria. Please note that some of the verifiable data provided by schools and those gathered from secondary sources are confidential and therefore not published here.


The ranking is an initiative of Edusko Inc. We are an education company leveraging technology and data to make life easier for schools, parents, students, teachers, donor agencies, policymakers, and leading brands that are genuinely interested in the African education ecosystem.


Our flagship, edusko.com, is Africa’s largest education marketplace for schools, parents, students and lenders. We match African students with the right k-12 schools and support fund their education with an affordable tuition financing.


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Finally, Edusko bears no form of liability to anyone or entity, whether direct or indirect, that uses this publication or ranking for any purpose whatsoever. Edusko Inc, its affiliates, directors, and staff are therefore held harmless from any damage or harm that may arise as a result of the use of this publication.

Bukki Bello

Content Lead

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