These lead with the lowest (best) GPAs and high numbers of A-grade students:
- St. Francis Girls’ Secondary School (Mbeya) – GPA ~1.0259–1.0404, 91 candidates, Grade A
Consistently tops lists due to exceptional discipline and girls' performance. - Canossa Secondary School (Dar es Salaam) – GPA ~1.0693, 89 candidates, Grade A
Strong urban performer with balanced gender results. - Tengeru Boys’ Secondary School (Arusha) – GPA ~1.0899–1.0965, 129 candidates, Grade A
Excellent boys-focused school with high pass rates. - Kibaha Secondary School (Pwani) – GPA ~1.1478, 104 candidates, Grade A
Government school known for consistent excellence. - Kemebos Secondary School (Kagera) – GPA ~1.0746, Grade A
Rising star in northern regions. - Ahava Secondary School (Kigoma) – GPA ~1.0750, Grade A
Impressive from western Tanzania. - Mzumbe Secondary School (Morogoro) – GPA ~1.2447, 115 candidates, Grade A
Historic government school with strong tradition. - St. Mary’s Mazinde Juu Secondary School (Tanga) – GPA ~1.2626, 128 candidates, Grade A
Noted for holistic education. - Feza Secondary School (Dar es Salaam) – Frequently in top tiers for private excellence.
- Ilboru Secondary School (Arusha) – Strong performer in northern zone.