(JUBA) – The Ministry of General Education and Instruction has released the 2024 Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) examination results, naming the top ten performers, best schools, and giving a state-level performance breakdown. The release, delayed for months due to financial constraints, marks one of the most anticipated education announcements in South Sudan.
Leading the rankings was Philip Manyok Ayuen from Greenbelt Academy in Jonglei State, who scored 91.6 percent. He was followed closely by Murye Anthony Duku Toe from Haven High School, an institution based in an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp, with 91.4 percent.
More than 48,000 students sat for the exams, but 23.7 percent failed to meet the pass mark.
Table 1: Candidates’ performance across different score intervals
| Score Interval | Female | Male | Grand Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–49 | 2,356 | 3,342 | 5,698 | 11.85% |
| 50–59 | 3,163 | 4,268 | 7,431 | 15.46% |
| 60–69 | 5,491 | 7,543 | 13,034 | 27.11% |
| 70–79 | 6,362 | 9,125 | 15,487 | 32.21% |
| 80–89 | 2,245 | 3,502 | 5,747 | 11.95% |
| 90–100 | 263 | 404 | 667 | 1.39% |
| Total | 19,887 | 28,192 | 48,079 | 100% |
Subject analysis showed that Chemistry, Principles of Accounts, and Arabic Language had the weakest performances, while Agriculture, Computer Science, Physics, Islamic Religion, English Literature, and Citizenship recorded improvements.
The Ministry also named the best schools, dominated by institutions from Jonglei and Central Equatoria.
Table 2: Top best schools (Academic)
| Rank | School Name | Candidates Sat | Performance Index | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazing Grace High School | 45 | 85.2 | Jonglei |
| 2 | Darling Wisdom Academy | 142 | 85.1 | Central Equatoria |
| 3 | Daystar Academy School | 66 | 83.7 | Jonglei |
| 4 | St. Lawrence Academy SS | 885 | 83.7 | Central Equatoria |
| 5 | Green Belt Academy SS | 38 | 82.7 | Central Equatoria |
| 6 | St. Daniel Comboni SS | 105 | 82.6 | Central Equatoria |
| 7 | Greenbet Academy School | 138 | 82.6 | Jonglei |
Table 3: Top best candidates (Academic)
| Position | Name | Gender | Score (%) | School | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Manyok Ayuen | M | 91.6 | Greenbelt Academy | Jonglei |
| 2 | Murye Anthony Duku Toe | F | 91.4 | Haven High School (IDP) | IDPs |
| 3 | Bhor Gatbel Malual Luak | M | 90.0 | Blue Nile SS | Central Equatoria |
| 4 | Edmond Chobo Patrick | M | 90.0 | Juba Diocesan Model SS | Central Equatoria |
| 5 | Ding Deborah Majok | F | 90.0 | Amonto Girls SS | Central Equatoria |
| 6 | Bjar Thon Dau Machuur | M | 89.9 | Kings SS | Central Equatoria |
| 7 | Saja Gamal Eldin Hassan | F | 89.6 | Haven High School (IDP) | IDPs |
| 8 | Woch Wieu Yol Wieu | M | 89.6 | St. Lawrence Academy | Central Equatoria |
| 9 | Daniel Deng Ater Wilson | M | 89.6 | St. Lawrence Academy | Central Equatoria |
| 10 | Wai Chan Wai Yar | M | 89.6 | Darling Wisdom Academy | Central Equatoria |
Table 4: Top best girls (Academic)
| Position | Name | Score (%) | School | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Murye Anthony Duku Toe | 91.4 | Haven High School (IDP) | IDPs |
| 2 | Poni Santo Martino Lako | 89.4 | Darling Wisdom Academy | Central Equatoria |
| 3 | Zereda Annelie Pia | 89.3 | Darling Wisdom Academy | Central Equatoria |
| 4 | Victoria Nyanhok Gum | 89.3 | St. Lawrence Academy | Central Equatoria |
| 5 | Monica Iwel Mabor | 89.0 | St. Lawrence Academy | Central Equatoria |
| 6 | Grace Waron James Ladu | 89.0 | Juba Diocesan Model SS | Central Equatoria |
| 7 | Ajook Deng | 89.0 | Darling Wisdom Academy | Central Equatoria |
Table 5: Regional comparison of top performance
| State / Location | No. of Top 20 Candidates | Top School(s) Mentioned | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonglei | 4 | Amazing Grace, Daystar, Greenbet | Produced national best performer |
| Central Equatoria | 12 | St. Lawrence, Darling Wisdom, Juba Diocesan, Amonto Girls | Largest share of top candidates |
| IDPs Camps (special) | 2 | Haven High School | Produced second best candidate and top girl |
| Other States | Limited | Not ranked in top schools list | Few candidates made it to top 30 |
The data shows that Central Equatoria dominated the top performers list, followed by Jonglei State, while IDP camp-based Haven High School also made a remarkable showing with two students among the top ten, including the best female candidate.
Education Minister Kuyok Abol Kuyok apologised for the unprecedented delay in the release, blaming budgetary constraints. He pledged that future results would be processed more efficiently to avoid similar setbacks.
The announcement has been widely welcomed across the country as students, parents, and teachers can now proceed with future plans.
