Best Secondary Schools in Tanzania 2026: NECTA Form Six Rankings

The best secondary schools in Tanzania 2026 can be identified by comparing Form Six ACSEE performance, school GPA, pass numbers, ownership and national position. Based on Iziraa’s 2026 compilation of ACSEE school results, Kemebos Secondary School leads the list with a GPA of 1.3065, followed by Ahmes Secondary School, Tabora Boys’ Secondary School, Ahmes Mbweni Secondary School and Marian Boys Mlingotini Secondary School. However, Parents and students should still verify individual results on NECTA before making admission decisions.

Top 10 Best Secondary Schools in Tanzania 2026

The current Iziraa ranking places these schools among the strongest Form Six performers:

1. Kemebos Secondary School — Kagera — GPA 1.3065.
2. Ahmes Secondary School — Pwani — GPA 1.3851.
3. Tabora Boys’ Secondary School — Tabora — GPA 1.4013.
4. Ahmes Mbweni Secondary School — Dar es Salaam — GPA 1.4059.
5. Marian Boys Mlingotini Secondary School — Pwani — GPA 1.4403.
6. Feza Boys’ Secondary School — Dar es Salaam — GPA 1.4777.
7. Kisimiri Secondary School — Arusha — GPA 1.4878.
8. Kibaha Secondary School — Pwani — GPA 1.5319.
9. Mzumbe Secondary School — Morogoro — GPA 1.5370.
10. Kiwira Coal Mine Secondary School — Mbeya — GPA 1.5859.

This list is useful because it includes private and government schools from several regions rather than concentrating only on Dar es Salaam. Also The full Form Six results page extends far beyond the top ten and organises schools by national position.

Explore the Complete Tanzania School Rankings

Readers who want deeper comparisons can move through the complete ranking in sections: positions 1–100, 100–200, 200–300, 300–400, 400–500, 500–600, 600–700, 700–800, 800–900, 900–1000 and 1000–1068. These ranges make it easier to compare schools beyond the headline performers and identify strong options in different regions.

You can also compare the A-Level 2025 rankings, 2024 school list, 2023 rankings, 2022 A-Level schools, 2021 rankings, 2020 rankings and 2019 A-Level schools. For specialised searches, explore Tanzania school PDFs, top schools by region, O-Level secondary schools, girls’ government schools, girls’ private schools, EGM rankings, HGL rankings, HKL rankings, PCB rankings, PCM rankings and PGM rankings.

How Should You Choose the Best School?

Academic rank should be one part of the decision. Compare the school’s recent ACSEE record, subject combinations, boarding arrangements, ownership, location, fees, student support and consistency across several years. A school ranked highly in one year may not automatically be the best fit for every learner. Use NECTA’s official ACSEE results to confirm performance and consult the Ministry of Education for national education information.

Why This Ranking Matters in 2026

For families preparing for A-Level admission, rankings provide a starting point for research. They can reveal schools with strong outcomes and help students build a shortlist before checking combinations and entry requirements. However, performance should be reviewed together with the learner’s goals, preferred subjects and costs. En, Bookmark this guide because school performance changes when new ACSEE results are released, and comparisons can change the order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the best secondary school in Tanzania in 2026?

In Iziraa’s ACSEE 2026 ranking, Kemebos Secondary School is listing first nationally with a school GPA of 1.3065.

Are these official NECTA school rankings?

NECTA publishes official examination results. The national ranking discussed here is an Iziraa compilation based on available ACSEE performance data, so readers should verify school-level results directly through NECTA’s official ACSEE results.

Where can I see all schools?

Use the complete Form Six 2025/2026 ranking to review schools from national position 1 through 1068 and compare region, gender, ownership, GPA and pass information.