Negumbo Senior Secondary School

Negumbo Senior Secondary School is a state high school in Onaanda in the Omusati Region of northern Namibia. It is situated 50 km west of Oshakati. Negumbo was founded in 1999,[1] and was officially opened by President of Namibia Dr. Sam Nujoma on 3 June 1999. The school is named after the late King of Uukwambi, Negumbo lyaKandenge, who killed a lion near the future location of the school.

Negumbo is one of the best-performing schools in Omusati Region and the country at large. It was the sixth-best school in the country in 2014 (2013: rank 5).[2] Negumbo Senior Secondary has a record of having 100% of its students passing Grade 10 national examinations for 10 consecutive years, and winning awards in most subjects.[citation needed] Many students undertake tertiary institutions in Namibia and abroad.

The school is equipped with computers and a biology laboratory. It is also known for its strong soccer team.

References edit

  1. ^ Haidula, Tuyeimo (19 February 2015). "Inside Negumbo Senior Secondary School ... Negumbo - old but well maintained". The Namibian.
  2. ^ Tjihenua, Theresia (15 January 2015). "State schools continue to finish last". The Namibian. School table only in the paper version

Sources edit

  • Shivute, O., (23 June 2008). "Negumbo SSS Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Existence". Namibia Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 21 September 2012
  • "Old Mutual Sponsor Far North Championship". The Namibian 20 July 2011. Retrieved 25 September 2012.