Table 2.
Educational background (school level) of the two groups
| High achievers (%) | Low achievers (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| School attended* |
|
|
| National school |
38 (84.5%) |
17 (37.8%) |
| Provincial school |
5 (11.1%) |
27 (60.0%) |
| Private school |
2 (4.4%) |
1 (2.2%) |
| GCE (A/L) attempt to enter medical school* |
|
|
| 1st attempt |
28 (62.2%) |
5 (11.1%) |
| 2nd attempt |
13 (28.9%) |
24 (53.3%) |
| 3rd attempt |
4 (8.9%) |
16 (35.6%) |
| Highest academic qualification of either parent |
|
|
| Primary education |
1 (2.2%) |
1 (2.2%) |
| Secondary education |
15 (33.3%) |
25 (55.6%) |
| Tertiary education |
29 (64.5%) |
19 (42.2%) |
| GCE (A/L) English subject performance* |
|
|
| Distinction |
31 (68.9%) |
6 (13.3%) |
| Credit pass or below |
14 (31.1%) |
39 (86.7%) |
| Involved in extra-curricular activities* | 44 (97.8%) | 19 (42.2%) |
*p < 0.05.