Abuja, the capital city of Nigeria, is home to a wide array of highly regarded government (public) schools. These institutions play an essential role in providing quality education to children and teenagers throughout the city and its suburbs.
Government Schools in Abuja According to L.G.A
Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC)
This council covers some of the most central and populous parts of the city. Here are some of the standout public secondary schools in AMAC:
- Army Day Secondary School Asokoro
- Army Day Secondary School Maitama
- Government Day Secondary School Wuse II
- Government Secondary School Airport
- Government Secondary School Apo
- Government Secondary School Garki
- Government Secondary School Gwagwa
- Government Secondary School Gwarinpa
- Government Secondary School Jabi
- Government Secondary School Jikwoyi
- Government Secondary School Kabusa
- Government Secondary School Karshi
- Government Day Secondary School Karu
- Government Secondary School Karu
- Government Secondary School Lugbe
- Government Secondary School Mabuchi
- Government Secondary School Nyanya
- Government Secondary School Tundun-Wada
- Government Secondary School Wuse
- Model Secondary School Maitama
Bwari Area Council
This growing community is also host to a number of respected public schools, including:
- Government Day Secondary School Dutsen Alhaji
- Government Girls Secondary School Dutse
- Government Day Secondary School Bwari
- Government Secondary School Bwari
- Government Secondary School Kubwa
- Government Secondary School Mpape
Gwagwalada Area Council
Known for its academic tradition, Gwagwalada offers:
- School for the Gifted Gwagwalada
- Government Secondary School Gwagwalada
- Government Secondary School Zuba
Kuje Area Council
- Government Secondary School Kuje
- Government Girls’ Science Secondary School Kuje
Kwali Area Council
- Government Secondary School Dangara
- Government Science & Technical College Kwali
Abaji Area Council
- Government Girls Secondary School Abaji
- Government Secondary School Gawu
Federal Government Colleges (Unity Schools)
These schools are managed by the Federal Government of Nigeria and are among the most competitive and prestigious:
- Federal Government Boys College, Gudu
- Federal Government Girls’ College, Bwari
Science and Technical Schools
These institutions offer specialized curricular focus in science and technology:
- Government Science Secondary School Pyakasa (Maitama)
- Government Girls’ Science Secondary School Kuje
- Government Science & Technical College Garki
- Government Science & Technical College Abaji
- Government Science & Technical College Bwari
Admission Notes
Admission processes for some schools (especially federal or “Unity” colleges) require sitting for national entrance examinations. These schools are renowned for their academic reputation, history, and large student populations.
