South Sudan’s 2024 Certificate of Primary Education Results Released
The National Examination Council (NEC) of South Sudan has announced the results of the 2024 Certificate of Primary Education (CPE) examinations. This year’s results show a significant pass rate of 94.9%, with 73,326 students successfully passing out of the 77,264 who participated in the exams.
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The country’s general education minister, Kuyok Abol Kuyok, shared the outcomes, stating that the overall performance index for the examinations was reported at 73.1%. Unfortunately, 3,878 students did not achieve a passing grade. The minister highlighted that thirteen exceptional students achieved the highest distinction, scoring between 450 and 500 marks.
Distribution of Scores
The distribution of scores among the candidates is as follows:
- 24,319 students attained scores between 400 and 449
- The majority of candidates, numbering 44,368, scored between 300 and 399
- 6,626 students achieved scores ranging from 250 to 299
Subject Performance
An analysis of subject performance revealed areas needing attention, with Islam Religious Education at 51.1% and mathematics at 61.8% showing the lowest performance indexes. Conversely, Science, with a performance index of 79.9%, and English, at 79.4%, were the best-performing subjects.
Addressing Challenges
The minister addressed these challenges, stating, “To address these challenges, the ministry will embark on recruitment and training of teachers for mathematics and Islamic Religious Education… so that they are able to deliver the curriculum effectively.”
Top-Performing Students
The announcement also included the names of the thirteen top-performing students across the nation. Felix Luwala Wani Jube from Hai Negil Primary School and Moses Jerry Acire Ocaya from JCC Model Primary School, both in Central Equatoria state, jointly led the list with a score of 453 marks each.
Top-Performing Schools
The best-performing primary schools were predominantly located in Central Equatoria state. JCC Model Primary School secured the top position with an impressive 89.1% pass rate, followed by Venus Star Academy – Goroyo campus at 87.8%, and JCC Hai Negil Primary School at 87.6%. Other notable schools included Juba Junior School, St. Peter Primary School – Rajaf, Emma Memorial Academy, and Lofus Primary School.
Conclusion
The release of the 2024 CPE results marks an important milestone in the education sector of South Sudan. With a significant pass rate and notable performances in various subjects, the country can look forward to a brighter future. The minister advised parents and students to obtain the official results from the schools where the examinations were taken or through a convenient mobile application by dialing *113#. As the students move forward, it is essential to address the challenges in certain subjects and continue to support the education system to ensure the country’s young minds receive the best possible education.
