Mapping the tech readiness of Northern Nigeria's schools.
Our assessors visit schools and grade their technology readiness on a 100-point, six-pillar framework. Where schools are, and where they are heading. Read the methodology.
Last updated 18 March 2026
Key takeaways
How to read this
Six weighted pillars, each scored 0–4 on written descriptors, add up to a total out of 100.
The total places each school in a tier, from Foundational to Leading. Higher is stronger.
Every indicator carries an evidence type. Self-reported evidence is capped at 2 of 4 points.
This is a growth tool, not a league table. Schools are shown individually, not ranked against each other.
Sample & limitations
- 11 schools across 3 LGAs are published so far — this is an emerging, not exhaustive, picture of Kaduna State.
- Only schools that have given consent are listed. Declined or withheld results never appear.
- LGA and overall averages are shown only where at least 5 schools contribute (2 LGAs hidden).
- Student capability is sampled and reported only as an aggregate — never individual results or identifiable photos.
Distribution by tier
Counts of assessed schools. Higher tiers mean stronger readiness.
| Tier | Schools |
|---|---|
| Foundational | 0 |
| Emerging | 6 |
| Developing | 4 |
| Advanced | 1 |
| Leading | 0 |
Gaps by pillar
Average share of available points earned across all assessed schools.
| Power & Infrastructure | 59.5 percent |
|---|---|
| Devices & Labs | 47.5 percent |
| Connectivity | 28.8 percent |
| Curriculum & Teachers | 53 percent |
| Student Capability | 42 percent |
| Leadership & Sustainability | 47.2 percent |
Coverage by LGA
Kaduna State local government areas with a published average. Areas with fewer than five assessed schools are held back for privacy.
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School directory.
Every assessed school that has agreed to be listed. There is no ranking and no leaderboard — search, filter and open a school to see its full profile.
11 schools shown
Al-Hikmah Science College
EmergingBright Future Academy
EmergingChrist the King College
DevelopingGovernment Girls College Zaria
DevelopingGRA Model Nursery & Primary
DevelopingHeritage International Academy
DevelopingKabala Community Secondary School
EmergingNarayi Unity Secondary School
EmergingSabo GRA Primary School
EmergingSardauna Model Primary School
AdvancedUnguwan Rimi Secondary School
EmergingProgress stories
Schools assessed more than once, showing the change in their total score since their first assessment.
Trust & process
Each school is scored independently by two Nextwave assessors during an on-site visit.
Where scores differ by more than one point, assessors reconcile with a written note before submission.
The school's contact gets a secure link to review the result and request corrections within 14 days.
Results are published only with consent, and only after review. A school can ask to be removed at any time.
Fund a pillar
Funders and partners can target the pillars where schools need the most help. Weakest first.
Roadmap
- Now
Publish the first cohort of assessed schools across Kaduna State.
- Next
Extend coverage to every LGA in Kaduna State and reach the n≥5 threshold everywhere.
- Then
Re-assess schools annually so progress is tracked on a consistent rubric.
- Later
Open the datasets and connect schools to the partners who can close their biggest gaps.
Questions
Is this a ranking of schools?+
No. There is no leaderboard and schools are never ranked against each other. The index exists to show each school its own readiness and where support is most needed.
Why are some LGAs not scored?+
To protect individual schools, an LGA or overall average is shown only where at least five schools contribute. Below that, publishing an average could effectively reveal a single school's result.
Is student data ever published?+
Never. Student capability is measured through sampled tests and reported only as an aggregate per school. No names, no individual results and no identifiable photos of minors are stored or published.
How can my school be assessed?+
Any school can request a free assessment using the request form below or the contact page. Assessment is free to schools and the results are theirs.
How often is the index updated?+
Schools are re-assessed annually. Where a school has been assessed more than once, its profile shows the change since its first assessment.
Get your school assessed
Any school in Kaduna State can request a visit. Assessment is free to schools and your results are yours.
Request an assessmentHelp close the gaps
Funders, companies and government partners can support the pillars where schools need the most help.
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