Some secondary schools in Portugal—specifically in Chaves, Vila do Conde, and Espinho—are highlighted for achieving high student performance despite socio-economic challenges, through active support systems that ensure no student is left behind.
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A look at schools in Oeiras reveals that students are more attentive and active during breaks following the mobile phone restrictions. Younger students generally prefer the current policy of leaving phones at home, while older students report feeling anxious and desire to use them during recess.
An analysis of secondary school rankings shows that schools in municipalities with the highest growth in foreign student population experienced the largest drops in performance rankings between 2023 and 2025.
The Expresso school rankings for 2025 are now available online. The interactive tool allows users to search by district, municipality, and school to view performance data, including national exam averages and specific subject results.