The announced results of the 2025 National Grade Six Assessment (NGSA) provide compelling evidence of the success that comes with sustained investment and collective effort in the education sector. With Guyana recording its best overall performance to date, an impressive leap in the overall pass rate from 49% in 2024 to 63% in 2025, the nation is witnessing the tangible outcomes of strategic planning, robust policy implementation, and consistent governmental and community commitment.
The results reflect the hard work of thousands of students, the unwavering support of parents, the dedication of teachers, and the strategic leadership of policymakers who have maintained a clear focus on educational equity and excellence. This remarkable improvement is further underscored by the fact that this year’s top NGSA performer, Tanasha Destiny Hope Myers of the Academy of Excellence, secured a perfect score of 487.88 marks, an achievement that has occurred only once before in the country’s history.
Such progress did not materialise by chance. It is the culmination of deliberate, well-executed measures introduced in recent years. According to Education Minister Priya Manickchand, a suite of initiatives contributed to the dramatic improvement in national performance. These include the expansion of the school feeding programme, the rollout of educational content through radio and television, more rigorous school monitoring, increased teacher training, the introduction of the National Grade Five Assessment, the provision of learning resources such as textbooks, and the upgrading of school infrastructure across the country.
These investments have made it possible for students from a broader range of schools and regions to compete at the highest level. Notably, top performers hailed from a diverse mix of institutions, public and private, urban and rural, showcasing the widening reach of educational resources and opportunities. This growing inclusivity speaks to the success of the government’s policy goal of equity in education.
President Dr Irfaan Ali, in his message to the nation’s children, highlighted a critical perspective often overlooked in national assessment periods: the need to celebrate the journey and effort of every child, regardless of the outcome. He reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that no child is left behind, with particular emphasis on the vision that every school across Guyana should offer the same quality of education, infrastructure, and learning materials. This is not just an idealistic sentiment but a firm policy direction that is already being reflected in the data.
Subject-specific improvements further support this narrative. English Language saw a pass rate of 69.25% in 2025 compared to 66.79% the previous year. Mathematics—often a difficult subject for many—rose from 40.36% to 55.51%. Science jumped from 54% to 63.7%, and Social Studies from 62.88% to 64.7%. These figures underscore a broad-based improvement across all subject areas, signifying system-wide strengthening rather than isolated successes.
The fact that these results have come despite the long-term impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is even more commendable. The students who wrote this year’s NGSA were significantly affected by school closures, virtual learning challenges, and disruptions to social development during their foundational years. That they were still able to achieve the nation’s best results to date is a powerful testament to their resilience and to the systems that supported their learning during those unprecedented times.
This moment in Guyana’s educational journey is about acknowledging a national effort, one that prioritises inclusive growth, long-term investment, and the belief that with the right tools and environment, every child can succeed. As Guyana continues to rise economically and socially, ensuring that the country’s young minds are prepared to meet future challenges must remain a cornerstone of national development.
The gains seen in the 2025 NGSA results must therefore not be seen as an endpoint but as an indication of what is possible when vision, policy, and action align. The continued commitment to educational equity, quality, and access will be essential as Guyana prepares for even greater transformation ahead.
The 2025 NGSA results show that Guyana is firmly on that path, fuelled by hard work, smart investment, and a collective commitment to the future.
