By Vincent Khonje

Mchinji, August 19, Mana: Four primary schools in Mchinji District have ranked among the top 10 public primary schools nationwide based on the accumulation scores of As and Bs in the recently released Primary School Leaving Certificate Examinations (PSLCE) results.

The primary schools are Mikundi, Kawere, Lameke and Mkanda.

Mikundi Primary School led the district and the nation, securing the top spot with 90.28 percent of its students achieving As and Bs.

Kawere Primary School came fifth in the top 10, with 82.86 percent, Lameke Primary School is at six with 79.27 percent, and Mkanda Primary School rounded out the district’s top performers with 76.89 percent on seventh.

In addition to these public schools, Sunrise Intensive School, a private institution in the district also made it to the top ten private schools in the country based on the percentage of As and Bs.

Commenting on the achievement, District Education Network Chairperson Davis Damson hailed the four schools for their outstanding performance, placing them among the best schools in Malawi based on the percentage of candidates with As and Bs.

"This achievement reflects the commitment, hard work and dedication of Mchinji District Council, the Director of Education, Youth and Sports, primary school education advisors, teachers, school governance structures, and all stakeholders.

"To sustain and build on these gains, we must continue to invest in teachers motivation, enhance learners support systems, and foster community involvement in education. With these efforts, Mchinji can become a leading district in examination pass rate. Let us keep up the great work and aim higher together," said Damson.

This year's PSLCE results saw 217,708 learners passing the examinations, with 97,874 being selected to start Form One in various secondary schools, representing 44.96 per cent of those who passed.