The Ministry of Education has officially released the 2025 Grade Six National Assessment results, revealing outstanding performance across primary schools, especially among smaller institutions. Amelia Stephen from St. Martin Primary School emerged as the island’s top performer, leading a list that reflects both diversity and academic excellence.
This year, 742 students, including 369 girls and 373 boys, sat the exams at 58 centres across Dominica, resulting in the award of 86 scholarships and 108 bursaries.
| LAST NAME | MI | FIRST NAME | SEX | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen | A.K | Amelia | F | St. Martin’s Primary |
| Hilarie | N.M | Peyton | F | Petite Savanne Primary |
| Casimir | D | Casnaya | M | Newtown Primary |
| Riviere | I.M | Kinaya | F | St. John’s Primary |
| Giraudel | S | Eliana | F | St. Martin’s Primary |
The Ministry emphasized that the success of these students is not confined to large, urban institutions. In fact, analysis suggests school population size had minimal effect on student performance. This insight reinforces the effectiveness of the current education strategy, which supports all schools equally regardless of size or location.
A breakdown of the top-performing schools by overall achievement scores further highlighted the impact of strong academic foundations. Clifton Primary ranked highest with a score of 345.8, followed closely by Pioneer Preparatory (342.8) and Savanne Paille Primary (336.7). Notably, Berean Christian Academy, Ebenezer SDA Primary, and Warner Primary also featured prominently on the achievement list.
Here is a snapshot of the schools recognized for significant achievement:
| School | District | Entries | Total Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Primary | N | 1 | 345.8 |
| Pioneer Preparatory | W | 18 | 342.8 |
| Savanne Paille Primary | N | 2 | 336.7 |
| Berean Christian Academy | W | 11 | 331.9 |
| Ebenezer SDA Primary | W | 21 | 327.5 |
| Warner Primary | E | 9 | 326.7 |
| Convent Preparatory | W | 44 | 325.6 |
| Coulibistrie Primary | W | 4 | 324.9 |
| Petite Savanne Primary | S | 11 | 324.7 |
| Christian Union Primary | W | 20 | 324.1 |
| St. Martin’s Primary | W | 74 | 321.8 |
| Penville Primary | N | 6 | 320.8 |
The Ministry praised all students, teachers, and parents for their resilience, particularly in light of recent disruptions and challenges. Officials also reiterated their commitment to improving educational outcomes through continuous assessment, strategic support, and investment in rural and underserved schools.
This year’s results, according to education officials, not only affirm Dominica’s continued excellence in primary education but also reflect a system that encourages equity, student growth, and academic achievement, no matter the location or size of the school.
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