Ibadan has always been known as the home of good secondary schools in Nigeria due to the quality of education students receive in most schools in the state. However, some secondary schools stand out because they consistently remain the best.
Two schools in Ibadan are known for quality education according to their performance in WAEC results, NECO results, and Cowbell mathematics competition. These schools are Oritamefa Baptist Model Schools (OBMS) and Air Force Comprehensive High School, Iyana-Offa, Ibadan.
The other schools are also consistent in offering quality education, and they have had the pride of Ibadan for years now. So, I will categorize the list of the best secondary schools into two categories: private and public.
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List of good Public Secondary Schools in Ibadan
- Air Force Comprehensive High School Iyana Offa Ibadan
- Command Day Secondary School
- Wesley College of Science Elekuro Ibadan
- Emmanuel Alayende School of Science
- Government College Ibadan (GCI)
- Loyola College
- Ibadan Grammar School
- Queen School Apata
- St Louis College Mokola
- St Patrick Grammar School Bashorun
- Lagelu Grammar School
- St Anne’s School Molete
- St Theresa College
- Ikolaba Grammar School, Agodi, Ibadan
- Methodist Grammar School Bodija
- Ikolaba High School, Agodi
- Abadina College UI
- Olivet Secondary School Oyo
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List of best Private Secondary Schools in Ibadan
- Oritamefa Baptist Model School
- International School Ibadan (ISI)
- Vale College Ibadan
- Life Forte International School
- All Saint College Ibadan
- Nickdel College Ibadan
Admission into Wesley College of Science and Emmanuel Alayande is for senior secondary school students. The form can be purchased at the school or the Ministry of Education in Ibadan.
Air Force Comprehensive High School and Command Day Secondary School are federal schools; their form can be accessed at the school or through the school website.
The competition in any of the schools mentioned above is high, so you must prepare your child well for the entrance exam.
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