PNG Education Department announces Top performing Schools in 2025

The Papua New Guinea Education Department has released the official list of top performing schools for the 2025 Grade 12 and Grade 10 National Examinations, showcasing institutions that delivered exceptional academic results across government, private and NSOE categories. The announcement was made following the formal release of the national examination results by Education Minister Lucas Dekena and Secretary for Education Dr. Uke Kombra.

According to the department, La Salle Technical Secondary School emerged as the top-ranked Grade 12 government school, followed by Mt Hagen Secondary School and Marianville Secondary School. For private schools, PNG Paradise High School secured the number one position, while Passam NSOE led the National Schools of Excellence rankings.

The department also confirmed the top performers for the Grade 10 Examination, where La Salle Technical Secondary School again claimed first place among government schools. Brandi Secondary School and Pitipias Secondary School followed closely behind. In the Grade 10 private school category, PNG Paradise College topped the list.

Below is the full list of top performing schools as released by the Department of Education:

TOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS – GRADE 12

Government Schools

1. La Salle Technical Secondary School
2. Mt Hagen Secondary School
3. Marianville Secondary School
4. Aditali Secondary School
5. Hagen Park Secondary School
6. Cameron Secondary School
7. Pitipias Secondary School
8. Butuka Academy
9. Buin Secondary School
10. Busu Secondary School

Private Schools - Grade 12

1. PNG Paradise High School
2. Highlands Lutheran International School
3. St Joseph’s International Catholic College
4. Goroka Grammar School
5. Kopkop College
6. Port Moresby Grammar School
7. OLSH – New Ireland Province

NSOE Schools

1. Passam NSOE
2. Kerevat NSOE
3. Sogeri NSOE
4. Port Moresby NSOE
5. Warwin NSOE
6. Aiyura NSOE
7. Kopen NSOE

TOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS – GRADE 10

Government Schools

1. La Salle Technical Secondary School
2. Brandi Secondary School
3. Pitipias Secondary School
4. Kama SDA Secondary School
5. Kopen Secondary School
6. Mercy Secondary School
7. Gordon Secondary School
8. Hagen North High School
9. St Conrad  Purani High School – Hela
10. Juni High School
11. Marianville Secondary School
12. Butuka Academy

Private Schools

1. PNG Paradise College
2. St Joseph’s International College
3. Kopkop College
4. Nonu Institute Secondary
5. OLSH International
6. Goroka Grammar School
7. Hargy International School
8. Kimbe International School
9. Institute of Christian Academy
10. Sunrise Bethel Christian High School

The Education Department commended all schools, teachers, students and parents for their dedication throughout the academic year. It noted that the rankings demonstrate ongoing efforts to strengthen the quality of education and improve learning outcomes across Papua New Guinea.

The examination results are now available online. 

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