Since 2016, the National Department of Education has taken pride in announcing the ranks of the Top Performing Schools in PNG. Each school in the country ranks according to its performance in the national examination.
Ranking the Top Performing Schools in PNG
The education department ranks the schools as the top 10 performing schools based on how well the students perform in the exams. Also, the department recognises schools that have signs of improvement over the years.
A school can rank among the top-performing schools or as the most improved school.
Mean Rating Index, MRI,
The department uses what is called the Mean Rating Index, MRI, to convert students' Grades to percentages (out of 100%) or decimals (out of 1.0).
In simple terms, the more As (in Grade 12) or Distinctions (in Grade 10) the higher the MRI a school gets.
The schools are then sorted in order to pick out the top-performing schools in the country.
The list of 2023 top performing schools available here.
Most improved schools
The most improved schools are those that show signs of improvement as compared to their past performances.
It is a good indicator of improved teaching and learning introduced recently. It is done to acknowledge and recognise a school's achievements.
Top 10 Secondary Schools and National High Schools in PNG in 2022
Here is the latest update on the top-performing Secondary Schools in PNG in 2022.
Top Performing Secondary and National High Schools in 2021 (Grade 12)
Top Performing High and Secondary Schools in 2021 (Grade 10)
Grade 11 Selections 2024
DHERST National Online Selection 2024
- 2024 academic year admission selection list 2023 publication – Saturday 23rd December 2023
- Launching of 2023 Selection for 2024 academic year - Thursday 21st December, 2023
- NOAS Grace period – Tuesday 12th December- Friday 15th December, 2023
