The African Street Journal · Eritrea
Education · 2026-09-05

Eritrean Schools Award Top Students in Anseba Region

Outstanding students in Keren and Elaberet sub-zones received awards for high scores on national examinations.

Outstanding students in the Keren and Elaberet sub-zones of Eritrea's Anseba Region were recognized on September 1 for achieving high scores in national examinations. Rora Junior and High School in Keren awarded 10 students who scored 90 or above in the eighth-grade national exam and 14 students with GPAs between 3.0 and 4.0 in the school-leaving exam. The school's director noted a significant increase in pass rates over three years, with the eighth-grade exam rising from 40% to 70% and the school-leaving exam from 18.5% to 31.2%.

The improvement in educational quality was attributed to the combined efforts of the school community, the public, and the students, according to the head of educational facilities. In Elaberet sub-zone, Awet Secondary School honored 18 students for their high performance on the 2025/2026 national school-leaving examination. The school's director expressed commitment to enhancing efforts for even better results, noting year-on-year improvements in student outcomes.

The head of educational facilities in Elaberet called for the continued recognition and encouragement of high-achieving students. These awards highlight the progress in academic performance within the region and acknowledge the dedication of both students and educators.

Why it mattersOutstanding students in Eritrea's Anseba Region are being recognized and encouraged for their academic achievements in national examinations.

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