“PNG Grade 11 Selection List 2026 updates, school placements, and provincial selection information. Check names, download official PDF lists, updates from the Papua New Guinea Department of Education.
PNG Grade 11 selection List 2026 school year are currently in progress. Provinces will receive the selection lists, which will be qualified on the basis of both merit (GPA) and quota (space availability). The National Department of Education Online will then release the final list.
About the PNG Grade 11 Selection List 2026
The PNG Grade 11 Selection List 2026 contains list of names of students who have been selected to continue to secondary schools level after completing Grade 10. These selections are released by the Papua New Guinea Department of Education and are based on school performance, available spaces, and academic results. Students who appear on the list are offered a placement in a government or national high school for the 2026 academic year.
The Grade 11 selection is conducted every year for students completing Grade 10. Although education reforms are gradually reducing “drop-outs,” Grade 11 placements are still determined by several factors:
Who releases the list?
The Grade 11 selection list 2026 is compiled and published by the Department of Education (DOE) through provincial education offices and secondary schools.
Purpose of the PNG Grade 11 Selection List 2026 Academic Year
- Allocate students to secondary schools
- Ensure balanced student placement across provinces
- Support academic continuation to Grade 12
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How to Check the Grade 11 Selection List 2026
Students and parents or guardian can check the Grade 11 Selection List using the steps below:
- Visit the official PNG Education Department website or provincial education pages.
- Look for the announcement titled: “Grade 11 Selection List 2026.”
- Download the PDF file by province or region.
- Open the file and search for your name, school, and selected placement.
- Write down your school placement and important registration details.
Quick Links: View PNG Grade 11 Selection List 2025
PNG Grade 11 Selection List 2026 by Province
The selection list is commonly divided into regional and provincial groups. Below is how it is usually organized.
Southern Region
- Central
- Gulf
- Milne Bay
- National Capital District (NCD)
- Western Province
Momase Region
- Morobe
- Madang
- East Sepik
- West Sepik (Sandaun)
Highlands Region
- Eastern Highlands
- Western Highlands
- Southern Highlands
- Hela
- Enga
- Simbu (Chimbu)
New Guinea Islands (NGI) Region
- East New Britain
- West New Britain
- New Ireland
- Manus
- Autonomous Region of Bougainville
What to Do if Your Name Is Not on the List
Not being selected does not mean school is over. Students have several alternative pathways:
1. FODE (Flexible Open Distance Education)
Study from home or a learning centre and upgrade marks to continue to Grade 11 or 12.
2. TVET / Vocational Schools
Gain practical skills in areas such as:
- Carpentry
- Hospitality
- Electrical
- Business studies
- Agriculture
3. Private or Church Secondary Schools
Some private schools accept students who were not selected through the DOE system.
Important Dates for 2026 School Year
| Event | Typical Schedule |
|---|---|
| Registration Calendar | January |
| School Orientation/Induction | First Week of School |
| Classes Begin | Immediately after registration |
| Late Enrolment Deadline | Varies by school (usually within 1 week) |
Bring required documents: acceptance letter, results slip, uniforms, school fees (if applicable).
Contact Details & Official Information
For clarification, students and parents can contact:
- Provincial Education Office (where you live)
- Selected secondary school administration
- National Department of Education Hotline (if available through official website)