Nicholas A
Buyanja sub-county has emerged as the top-performing sub-county in the 2023 P.5 entrance exams within Rukungiri district. The Rukungiri district examinations panel, organized by the Rukungiri district primary school headteachers’ association, administered the end-of-year exams for P.5 entrance during the 3rd term. A total of 9474 pupils participated in the examinations.
The results breakdown is as follows:
- Division 1: 1793 pupils
- Division 2: 4432 pupils
- Division 3: 1212 pupils
- Division 4: 1051 pupils
- Division X: 38 pupils
- Division U: 948 pupils
Buyanja sub-county led the performance with an impressive 93.6%, followed by Buhunga sub-county at 92.4%, Nyakagyeme sub-county at 91.7%, Kebisoni sub-county at 91.6%, Bugangari sub-county at 90.8%, Nyarushanje sub-county at 88.2%, and Nyakishenyi sub-county at 81.3%.
In terms of subjects, English was the best-passed subject with a success rate of 94.9%, followed by Mathematics at 90%, Social Studies at 85.6%, and Science at 78.8%, which was the subject with the lowest pass rate.
St. Joseph’s Katojo Primary School in Buyanja town council emerged as the top-performing government school, while Hill Top Rwentare Primary School in Nyarushanje sub-county claimed the title of the best private school, with 100 pupils achieving Division 1.
Despite the success, the report prepared by Mrs. Lydia Tushemereirwe, the Rukungiri principal inspector of schools, highlighted some challenges. Some teachers were found to be unable to complete the syllabus, and there was a lack of consideration for the learners’ levels in teaching. Additionally, practical lessons were not adequately implemented across most schools in Rukungiri district.
Kaledonia Bakironda, the Rukungiri district secretary for education commercial services and tourism, commended Buyanja and Buhunga sub-counties for their outstanding performance. She emphasized the need for improvement in poorly performed subjects, particularly Science and Social Studies.
