Secondary Education: Lower secondary schools and high schools in Papua New Guinea cover Grades 9 and 10 whilst Upper Secondary covers Grades 11 and 12.
The PNG Grade 9 Selection List for PDF on this Download Page is for Milne Bay Province. Click on the link to download your school's PDF file and check your names.
Note: For other provinces, check your provincial education headquarters for the Grade 9 Selection List . For more information on this page, click here. For the MOMASE Region, click here,
The Grade 9 selection process is an important step in the education journey of students in the Momase Region. This process is based on the student’s performance in both internal and external assessments. In this article, PNG Insight takes a look at how to check the Grade 9 selection list for 2025 MOMASE region, and the important details about the selection students, parents and citizens should know.
Grade 8 Internal Assessments
Internal assessments are conducted by the school. These assessments measure the student’s progress throughout the year and provide valuable feedback to the student and their parents.
The following subjects are assessed internally:
English
Mathematics
Combined Subjects
Grade 8 Exam Marks - External Assessments
External assessments are administered by the National Department of Education as the Grade 8 Examinations. These assessments measure the student’s aptitude and skills in preparation for secondary school.
The Grade 8 Examination is a nationwide assessment that covers a wide range of topics. The exam consists of three papers: English, Mathematics, and Combined Subjects. Each paper is worth 50 marks.
Selection Criteria for Grade 9 Selection 2025 MOMASE Region
The selection criteria for Grade 9 are as follows. Students must:
meet the minimum requirements in both internal and external assessments.
be in good standing with the school and have no disciplinary issues.
demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be able to work collaboratively.
Parents and guardians should know that the availability of spaces in some of the top secondary schools in the provinces may mean that only the top students are selected to continue Grade 9.
If you wish for your child to do FODE, check out the information here.
How Parents Can Find Out
Parents can find out if their child has been selected for Grade 9 by checking the provincial education office notice board. The notice board will display the Grade 9 selection list for the MOMASE Region.
The Grade 8 Certificate of Basic Education Examination (CoBEE) is an important award that should be given to every Grade 9 student. The CoBEE is a recognition of the student’s achievement in completing eight years of primary education. It is also a requirement for admission to secondary school.
Provincial Education Boards should prioritise issuing the CoBEE to Grade 8 school leavers. This will ensure that all students have a record of their accomplishments and are prepared for the next stage in their education.
Facts about Grade 9 Selection You Should Know
The Grade 9 Selection List for the 2025 Momase Region is the responsibility of the provincial education officials in Morobe, Madang and Sepik Provinces.
The National Education Department is responsible for the development of the Grade 8 examination, but its administration and the selection of students for Grade 9 are the responsibility of the provincial education authorities.
The best people to check the Grade 9 Selection List for 2025 Momase Region are the:
Grade 8 Provincial Examination Supervisor (PES),
Guidance Officer,
School Inspector, and
the Principals of secondary schools and the Head Teachers of high schools.
The Grade 8 Certificate of Basic Education Examination (CoBEE) is an important award that all Grade 9 students should receive.
Final words
The Grade 9 Selection List for the 2025 Momase Region is the responsibility of the Provincial Education Office. Grade 8 students must meet the minimum requirements in both internal and external assessments to be selected for Grade 9.
Students can find out their selection status by checking the provincial education office notice board.
The Grade 8 Certificate of Basic Education Examination (CoBEE) is an important award that all Grade 9 students should receive.
The period from October 2024 to January 2025 is filled with excitement for students in Papua New Guinea as they await the release of the 2024 Exam Results and the 2025 Selection Lists to come out. So, when will the PNG Education Department release exam results and selection lists?
The dates are not included on the education calendar, however, we have followed the 'My PNG Exam Results Release Dates' over the past 10 years to share this information with you as you await the release of the exam results and selection lists.
The 2024 Selection lists for Grade 12, 10, and 8 students in PNG will be released after the 2024 exam results are available to selection committees. This typically occurs between October 2024 and January 2025.
2024/2025 Important Dates & Expectations
PNG INSIGHT UPDATES: Here is an overview of important dates for examinations, results, and selections. The expected dates are in reverse order and based on the past dates since 2021.
IMPORTANT: These dates are based on past updates - provided here to give you an idea about what is likely to happen this year. The exact dates will be released by the Education Department. Follow PNG Insight on Google and stay updated.
NDoE/MSD publishes Grade 10 national exam results: Late Nov - Early December 2024
Grade 10 and 12 Exam Marks and Data Cleansing: Completed by late Nov 2024 in time for the release of 2024 exam results to students, selectors and stakeholders.
Grade 8, 10 and 12 Exam marking: October - Nov 2024 In progress
Grade 10 National Examinations: October 2024 DONE
Grade 12 National Examinations: October 2024. DONE
Grade 8 National Examinations: October 2024. DONE
Alternative Pathways
However, it's important to note that some students may explore alternative options, such as enrolling in programs like the Flexible Open and Distance Education (FODE), or in some cases, returning to their hometowns to pursue other avenues. Each student's unique circumstances and aspirations play a role in determining the path they choose.
Overall, this period is marked by anticipation and optimism as students in Papua New Guinea strive to continue their educational journey and unlock new opportunities for personal and academic growth.
The Grade 10 national yearly exam results are usually released just before the Grade 11 Selection Conference on the first week of December.
The 2024 Selection lists for National High and Secondary Schools are, likely, to be published 2 weeks after the release of the results. That means that the selection committee will take a week to finalize the selection, and the education department will take another week to publish the list.
Here we take a look at why the Education Department needs to set the publication dates for the Release of Exam Results and Grade 11 Selection Lists, read about it here.
Grade 12 National Exam Results
The Education Department through the MSD will release the 2024 Grade 12 exam results to the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology (DHERST) around the second week of December.
The Education Department (MSD) conducts the exams, coordinates marking, compiles students' exam marks and sends them to DHERST.
DHERST then uses the marks to select students for higher institutions.
2025 Grade 12 Selections Date
The Grade 12 students can check their examination results on/around December via the Education Department's (NDoE/MSD) website called My PNG Exam Results. Last year, the results came out on the 8th of December - this will give you an idea about when the exam results will be released this year.
Note that DHERST does not process the marks. DHERST usually takes less than a week to process the selection listings for tertiary institutions in the country.
It works in collaboration with universities, colleges, and other tertiary institutions to do the selection. But, first, the institutions MUST tell DHERST their quota - how many students they will accept for the academic year 2025.
So, unless the institutions provide the quotas on time DHERST will not release the listing.
It is important to note that the higher institutions NOT sending the quotas often resulted in delays.
2024 Grade 9 Selection List
The Grade 8 exam marking, results, and Grade 9 selection are the responsibility of the respective provinces. The Department of Education passed this responsibility to the provinces.
The education department will send the Grade 8 certificates to the schools/provinces before the end of December every year. However, many provinces have failed to issue Grade 8 certificates to students.
For Grade 10 students, the 2025 selections signify a transition to Grade 11 or vocational centres, where they can further their academic pursuits or acquire practical skills.
For Grade 12 students, it means striving for admission into tertiary institutions, paving the way for their higher education journey.
Similarly, Grade 8 students eagerly anticipate moving up to Grade 9, marking a significant step in their educational progression.
When is the Grade 11 Selection list coming out?
Based on the dates above we can infer that the Grade 11 selection lists will be released before the mid- December 2024.
Bookmark this page or join PNG Insight on YouTube and stay tuned, we will bring you the latest updates as they happen.
More information on 2024 exam results and 2025 selections:
Click here for the latest update on ''2024 Selections Dates''.
List of 2023 Top Performing Schools in PNG now available - click here.
Here is further information about the Grade 11 selection that you may find helpful.
Find out about How the Grade 11 Selection Committee does the selection in this article.
Many parents will be wondering about the final Grade 9 selection list for 2025. It can be a struggle to find out, especially if you do not know who to ask.
Here is some information about the selection of Grade 9 students for high and secondary schools in PNG. It gives details of the Grade 8 exams, exam results and Grade 9 selection.
Grade 9 Selection in PNG
The Grade 9 selection is based on the student's internal marks (school-based) and external marks (examination marks). Grade 8 Students wanting to go to the top secondary and high schools must do well in both internal and external assessments.
It is important to understand that, though the Grade 8 examination is set by the National Department of Education in Port Moresby, the Grade 8 examinations and Grade 9 selection is decentralised to the provinces in the country. Hence, the running of the exam and selecting students to Grade 9 is done in the provinces, by the provincial education board in collaboration with heads of Primary Schools.
The education officers, in collaboration with headteachers and Grade 8 teachers, in the provinces are in charge of:
exam security,
conducting and marking the exams,
quality-checking the Grade 8 exam results,
selecting students to Grade 9, and
reporting to the Education Department.
Provincial Examination Supervisor (Grade 8 PES)
The key person in the province responsible for the smooth flow of the Grade 8 examinations is the Provincial Examination Supervisor (PES). The Grade 8 PES is a national education officer, as the inspector and Guidance Officer, but based in the provinces.
The PES liaises with the Measurement Services Division on matters pertaining to exams, students' school data, conducting of exams, reporting on exams and giving feedback on exam-related issues.
Grade 8 Examinations in Primary Schools
The following examinations are taken by Grade 8 students at the end of Primary School:
Grade 8 Certificate of Basic Education Examination (CoBEE)
Every Grade 9 student in the country should have a Certificate of Basic Education Examination (CoBEE). Many provinces have failed to issue the CoBEE. If you are a parent/student from one of these provinces, demand that your children get the certificate. It is an important achievement.
Some people thought that CoBEE was not necessary because of its limited uses. However, wouldn't it be right for the Grade 8 students to celebrate 8 years of Primary School education with an award?
Like the other certificates of merit, the Grade 8 certificate marks a milestone in a child's education journey. Each province, and provincial education board in the country, should prioritise this award and issue the certificate to Grade 8 school leavers.
Grade 9 Selections to Secondary Schools 2025
Potential Grade 9 students can check their Grade 8 exam results at the provincial education office. Usually, the PES and Headteachers have access to the final results.
Parents should go through the schools/headteachers if they want to address any exam-related queries. The schools will raise their concern with PES and get an answer for them.
As mentioned earlier, PES is the key person in the province. He is the 'glue' that binds the Grade 8 exam results and Grade 9 selection - the go-to person - in the provinces.
New Grade 9 Students' Placement for 2025
In some instances, many secondary schools and high schools have feeder schools. The system allows for Grade 8 students to transition to Grade 9. Such transition (the Grade 8 to Grade 9 transition) makes it easier for parents to find out if their children have continued to Grade 9, or not.
Some top high and secondary school principals prefer the best Grade 8 students in the province. If you know that your child does well in the Grade 8 examination (and is not selected to the local high school), check with the top secondary schools in the province. The schools may have picked him/her.
Parents and citizens in NCD, Central, Morobe and other main centres will have difficulty finding out their children's Grade 9 placement for 2025. The best place to check is the provincial education office. Ask for the Grade 8 PES or the chairperson of the Provincial Grade 9 Selection Committee and speak to them calmly. They will help you.
Leave a comment below in regards to this article if you have questions or wish to add value to this discussion.
About PNG Insight
PNG Insight is an education blog. It aims to highlight the key developments in the education sector in Papua New Guinea. Started in 2014 on Google's blogger (now self-hosted on WordPress), PNG Insight strives to be a platform for critical thinking and discussions; and a source of information.
You can follow us on Twitter (@PNG_Insight) for information on Education and Development in Papua New Guinea.
