ONYAANYA – Director of the Oshikoto Regional Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture Aletta Eises said the region was rated number one nationally in grade 11 last year, despite facing significant infrastructural challenges.

Speaking at the regional performance enhancement awards ceremony at Uukule Secondary School on Friday, she acknowledged the region’s struggles, including a lack of infrastructure, ablution facilities, water and electricity in many rural schools as well as shortages of desks and chairs.

“This is a rural region. Most of our schools are far, situated in villages, and experience a lot of challenges,” she said.

 She praised the dedication of teachers and learners.
She pointed out two government schools that were listed among the top 10 best performing schools in the country.

Reverend Juuso Shikongo Secondary School was rated number four and Ekulo Secondary School was eighth.
Eises urged staff to maximise their service delivery with the available resources and strive for even better results in 2025.

They should aim for a pass rate of 50% or higher in all subjects.
“Re-commit, rededicate, re-manage and re-discipline for better knowledge dissemination and better outcomes,” she said.
The region was ranked number one in the 2024 academic year’s grade 11 results (Ordinary Level) and fourth in 2023. 

For the grade 12 results in 2024, it was in fourth place.
A total of 44 teachers and 100 learners were awarded medals and trophies during the ceremony.
The region currently has 84 052 learners in 229 schools.
-Nampa