KABALE – A total of 180 Primary Seven candidates who sat for the 2023 Primary Leaving Examination in Kabale District failed as revealed in the recently released PLE results.
According to the Kabale District Inspector of Schools, Wilberforce Nabaasa, an additional 50 candidates were noted to have not participated in the exams. Despite these challenges, Nabaasa highlighted that out of the 3,022 pupils registered for PLE in Kabale District the previous year, there were notable achievements in performance distribution: 210 secured Division I, 1,677 in Division II, 791 in Division III, and 293 in Division IV.
Nabaasa elaborated that these results showcased an upward trajectory in overall performance compared to the preceding year, 2022. Furthermore, he emphasized that the general performance percentage had improved significantly, with Kabale District achieving a 92.8% success rate this year, as opposed to the previous year’s 87.8%.
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In response to the challenges faced by underperforming schools, Kabale District Education Officer, Moses Bwengye Tumwijukye, announced plans to enhance support through intensified supervision and inspection. He identified absenteeism among both teachers and pupils as a prevalent issue affecting performance.
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Several head teachers, speaking anonymously, revealed additional challenges impacting students’ academic outcomes. These challenges included parents’ failure to provide adequate learning materials, such as books and pens. Additionally, some students in UPE (Universal Primary Education) Schools were reportedly learning on empty stomachs.
The head teacher of Nyabushabi Primary School (UPE), Alex Biryomumeisho, emphasized that various factors contributing to students’ performance were closely linked to their home environment.
In the Divisional grades ranking, Victorious Preparatory School in Kitumba Sub county emerged as the top non-UPE school, with 54 candidates securing Division 1. On the other hand, Kavu Primary School in Maziba Sub County was recognized as the best-performing UPE School, with all P.7 candidates achieving Division 1 and 2.
