Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Ministry of Basic and Senior Secondary Education (MBSSE) has officially confirmed the early release of the 2025 National Primary School Examination (NPSE) results by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC), marking a significant milestone in Sierra Leone’s education calendar.
In a statement shared on social media, Minister of Education Conrad Sackey announced that this year’s results were made available to the Ministry on July 17 nearly a month earlier than the previous year’s release on August 12. The early delivery of results is expected to fast-track school placements and improve planning across the education sector.
Key Highlights of the 2025 NPSE Results:
Total Entries: 171,112 pupils (88,494 girls and 82,618 boys), representing an increase of over 6,000 candidates from 2024.
Candidates Who Sat: 165,341 pupils sat at least one paper.
Absentees: 5,771 candidates were absent a rise from last year and an issue the Ministry says it is seriously investigating.
Pass Rate: 128,766 pupils (66,371 girls and 62,395 boys) met or exceeded the official cutoff score of 230, resulting in a 78.2% national pass rate. While boys recorded a slightly higher success rate at 78.5%, more girls both sat and passed the exam.
Top Performing Pupil and Schools
The highest score in the country an impressive T-score of 346 was achieved by Mansaray Kadijah Yawa Joe, a female student of Dele Nursery & Preparatory School in Wellington, Freetown. Minister Sackey extended his congratulations to her, praising her outstanding performance.
The International College of Makeni Primary School earned national distinction for achieving a 100% pass rate and recording the highest average aggregate score of 332.39.
Other top-performing schools include:
Romans International Academy
Modern Academy School of Excellence
Therenisa Memorial Primary School (Bo)
Shalom Ville Schools
A total of 4,483 pupils scored 300 or above, of whom 2,424 were girls and 2,059 were boys another positive increase from 2024.
Concerns Over Rising Absenteeism
Despite the overall success, the Ministry expressed concern over the continued rise in absenteeism during the exams. For the second consecutive year, the number of absent candidates has increased. The Ministry has pledged a thorough investigation into the causes, which may include social, economic, or logistical barriers.
Minister Sackey also issued a stern warning to individuals attempting to cheat or manipulate the exam system. He emphasized the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to tighten monitoring and enforcement mechanisms, vowing that culprits will face serious consequences.
Next Steps for Pupils
Result packages are currently being dispatched to schools. The Minister also announced that a comprehensive technical report detailing district-level performance will be published on the MBSSE website next week.
For secondary school admissions, pupils must present their official result slips signed by their head teacher, along with their primary school leaving certificates.
Minister Sackey concluded his statement by commending teachers, parents, education officers, and stakeholders for their dedication to foundational learning. He congratulated the successful candidates and encouraged those who didn’t pass not to give up, reiterating the Ministry’s commitment to improving learning outcomes for all children.
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