Private Schools Dominate 2026 Kole District Mock Examinations
Private primary schools have dominated the 2026 Kole District Mock Examinations, outperforming government-aided schools across the district.
The results, released by the Kole District Examination Board (KODEB) at Okole Primary School, show private schools taking most of the top positions, while several government-aided schools recorded a zero per cent pass rate.
Akalo Comprehensive Primary School emerged among the best-performing schools with a 100 per cent pass rate, followed by Sardis Primary School, Angel Gabriel Primary School at 100 per cent, Atin Yesu Primary School at 97.9 per cent, and Aberdyangoto Primary School at 97 per cent.
The strong performance by private schools contrasts sharply with results from several government-aided institutions.
Okole Primary School recorded a 23 per cent pass rate, while lera, Teobia, St. Paul, Ayamo and Akalo Primary School recorded zero per cent.
At sub-county level, Ayer Sub-county emerged as the best performer, followed by Bala, Akalo, Ayer Town Council and Aboke. Okwerodot and Alito** recorded the lowest performance.
The results also showed a geographical performance gap, with Kole South outperforming Kole North.
Absenteeism blamed for poor performance
Addressing headteachers during the release of the results,Tom Richard Ongom, Chairman of the Kole District Headteachers' Association, described the mock examinations as an important diagnostic tool for identifying academic weaknesses ahead of the Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE).
Ongom attributed part of the poor performance to chronic absenteeism among both teachers and pupils, warning that irregular attendance could undermine efforts to improve academic outcomes.
Poor-performing schools face scrutiny
The Kole District Education Officer, Tom Okare, said headteachers of poorly performing government schools could face disciplinary action, including possible dismissal, if their schools record similar results in the national examinations.
Focus on foundational learning
Kole LC5 Chairperson Eng. Moses Oteng urged school administrators to strengthen foundational learning in the early primary classes.
Oteng said weaknesses in basic literacy and numeracy skills acquired in lower primary can continue to affect pupils' performance as they progress to candidate classes.
RDC warns against laxity and illegal fees
Meanwhile, Resident District Commissioner Gillian Akullu Omara warned headteachers against laxity and the collection of unauthorised fees.
She directed teachers to report to work promptly as schools enter the third term, stressing the importance of consistent teaching and supervision ahead of the national examinations.
Mathematics records lowest performance
According to KODEB data, English was the best-performing subject, with a 68 per cent pass rate, followed by Science at 66 per cent and Social Studies at 65 per cent.
Mathematics recorded the lowest performance at 50 per cent, raising concerns about pupils' preparedness in the subject ahead of the national examinations.
The mock results are expected to give schools and education authorities an opportunity to identify weaknesses and intensify interventions before the 2026 PLE.
