Male candidates have once again outperformed their female counterparts in the 2023 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), maintaining a trend observed over the past years, according to the Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB). The released PLE results on Thursday revealed notable differences in performance between boys and girls.
The key highlights are as follows:
- Girls’ Failures: The number of girls who failed the 2023 PLE exams is 11,580 higher than that of males.
- Division One Performance: The results indicate that the number of boys achieving Division One is 8,322 higher than girls.
- Division Two Performance: 171,601 female candidates passed with Division Two, surpassing the 164,906 boys who achieved the same division.
- Division Three Performance: 69,870 male candidates attained Division Three, slightly lower than the total of 86,420 female candidates in the same division.
- Division Four Performance: Out of the 69,283 candidates in Division Four, 31,415 were boys, and 37,868 were girls.
Table: Comparative Performance by Gender
| Division | Boys | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Division One | [8,322 higher] | – |
| Division Two | 164,906 | 171,601 |
| Division Three | 69,870 | 86,420 |
| Division Four | 31,415 | 37,868 |
The results highlight a consistent trend of boys excelling in higher divisions, while girls show strength in Division Two. The disparities in performance underscore the need for continued efforts to address gender-specific challenges in education.
