This post provides an update on the current situation regarding the selection of students for Grade 11 in high and secondary schools for the 2026 academic year. The Department of Education has not yet released the 2026 Grade 11 Selection List for the Southern Region, Highlands Region, Momase Region, and New Guinea Islands Region in PDF format on its website.
Grade 11 Selection List 2025/2026 Updates
The Grade 11 Selection Lists for all regions, including National High Schools, were observed to be released before Christmas every year. These lists became available two weeks after the Grade 11 Selection Committee concluded their online selection.
In anticipation of the 2026 Grade 11 Selection List for the Southern Region, Highlands Region, Momase Region, and New Guinea Islands Region, check out last year's PDF list to get an idea of what to expect this year.
We will let you know of the release of the Grade 11 selection for 2026. We are making this page redundant - visit PNG Insight Education & Development website for the latest updates for this year. Here are the links:
Grade 11 Selection 2026 Updates
The Grade 11 Selection List has not yet been officially released by the National Department of Education. However, it has been noted that some school principals, who have early access to their respective school selection lists, have displayed the information on school notice boards and, in some cases, circulated it through social media platforms such as Facebook.
This development indicates that the official national release of the 2026 Grade 11 selection lists by the Department of Education is imminent. Parents, students, and stakeholders are therefore advised to remain patient and rely on formal communication channels for the confirmed and complete release.
Once officially published, the 2026 Grade 11 selection lists for National Schools of Excellence and Secondary Schools across Papua New Guinea will be made available by the PNG Education Department, including downloadable PDF copies through recognised information platforms such as PNG Insight.
Further updates will be provided as soon as the Department makes the official announcement.
When will the 2026 selection list come out?
The official announcement of the release date for the Grade 11 selection will be made by the Education Secretary. PNG Insight will also provide updates as soon as we get the date. Typically, the Grade 11 Selection List PDF for each region is released two weeks after the examination committee has made the selections. Look for the release around mid-December.
How Past Grade 11 Selection Lists Are Published
Past Publication Method
In previous years, the Grade 11 selection lists were published in PDF format and arranged by region. There was no need to log in; users simply downloaded the PDF file and searched for their name. The regions included:
- Grade 11 Selection List for Highlands Region
- Grade 11 Selection List for Momase Region
- Grade 11 Selection List for New Guinea Islands Region
- Grade 11 Selection List for Southern Region
Work in Progress
It appears that the ICT Division of the National Education Department is working on their website to update and publish the list. Stay tuned and check the Department's website for the latest Grade 11 Selection listings.
Additional Resources
If you have any questions, please refer to the following resources for more information on the selection process:
- Grade 11 Selection Timeline
- High and Secondary Schools Selections- info & update
- The Grade 11 selection listing for 2026 is NOT out yet. Here is the latest on this topic.
Conclusion
The 2026 Grade 11 Selection List for the Southern Region, Highlands Region, Momase Region, and New Guinea Islands Region will soon be available. Use the provided resources and historical dates to anticipate the release. Check the National Department of Education's website regularly and stay informed through PNG Insight for the latest updates.
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