As the 2025 CSEC and CAPE results were released, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali’s words of congratulations lifted not just the students but the spirit of a proud nation celebrating their success.
“Congratulations to all our top performers and every student who received their results today.
I am proud of your dedication, hard work, and resilience,” he said.
“I encourage you to continue striving for excellence, for this is only the beginning of your journey.
The knowledge, skills, and discipline you develop now will serve as the foundation for even greater achievements ahead.”
President Ali’s message served as a reminder that these achievements go beyond grades; they reflect discipline, sacrifice, and the foundational steps toward building Guyana’s future.
Meanwhile, these are the same children who sat the NGSA in 2020, just as the pandemic forced the doors of schools to be closed.
These students lost their first and second form years in the classroom and were forced instead to learn through uncertainty and change.
Yet five years later, they stood tall, proving that resilience isn’t just about bouncing back but about pushing forward in the face of adversity.
Minister of Education Priya Manickchand also echoed that pride during her congratulatory remarks at the announcement ceremony held at the Arthur Chung Conference Centre.
While highlighting the remarkable strides Guyana has made, especially in mathematics, the education minister also emphasised the broader reach of success across the country.
“What you see in these results is a wider spread of children doing better all across the country, from different schools and different regions.
The improvements are not only in the top schools or in the known schools.
Pass rates in schools across the country have gone up significantly,” she said.
The Minister further emphasised that the improved performance was no coincidence but the result of years of deliberate and sustained investment in the education system.
She also highlighted that every school and every child had benefited from equal access to resources, including textbooks, cash grants, trained teachers, teacher resource grants, and upgraded infrastructure.
According to the minister, these efforts are now yielding positive results, with expectations for even greater achievements in the years to come.
Beyond the numbers, Minister Manickchand turned the spotlight on the people behind the success and extended heartfelt appreciation to the teachers for their tireless dedication.
The head teachers for their leadership, the heads of departments for driving academic excellence, and the parents who made countless sacrifices to ensure their children had opportunities they never did.
“To the parents who gave up much, even though you might not have known what was in that book they were studying, but who trusted us when we said we’re going to give you and your children opportunities, this is your result.
And I thank you,” she said.
Addressing the students, the minister delivered a powerful message of hope and empowerment.
According to her, those who completed CSEC and CAPE should remember that free access to the University of Guyana is available to them, and the world is theirs.
Minister Manickchand also stated that while there is comprehensive government support for entrepreneurship, diverse career opportunities and full coverage of CXC exam fees, she assured them that more doors are opening up now more than ever before.
The minister encouraged them to step through the open doors and shape their futures.
Additionally, the numbers themselves reflect a story of progress, resilience, commitment, and sustained investment.
At the very top of the list, Queen’s College recorded an impressive 95.74 percent pass rate, followed closely by The Bishops’ High 94.61 percent, J.C. Chandisingh 93.78 percent, and St. Stanislaus College 92.50 percent.
St Joseph High 92.38 percent, New Amsterdam Secondary 90.61 percent, and St Rose’s High 90.03 percent also stood out, confirming their reputations as strong academic performers.
Beyond Georgetown, regional schools also made their presence known.
Diamond Secondary posted an impressive 89.20 percent, while Anna Regina Secondary on the Essequibo Coast achieved 86.87 percent, proving that excellence is no longer confined to the capital.
Even schools with pass rates in the 70s, such as Annandale Secondary 77.11 percent, Abrams Zuil Secondary 78.30 percent, and Skeldon Line Path Secondary 79.89 percent, showed that the majority of students are finding success, thanks to the consistent investments being made nationwide.
Still, those numbers only scratched the surface of the triumphs behind these results.
Notably, at the top of this year’s achievers is Jayden Adrian of Queen’s College, who stunned the nation by sitting 27 subjects and earning 21 grade ones and 6 grade twos.
His exemplary work reflects not only Jayden but also Queen’s College’s enduring legacy of academic excellence.
Furthermore, Fraser’s Educational Institute, Odwin Bouyea, impressed with 21 subjects, 19 grade ones, 1 grade two, and 1 grade three, reminding everyone that brilliance is nurtured in both public and private schools.
Queen’s College also celebrated Mahesa Boodhoo with 20 subjects, 19 grade ones and 1 grade two, and Arthur Roberts with 13 subjects, 9 grade ones and 4 grade twos.
The Essequibo Coast joined in the celebration through the standout performance of Chaveana Durga of Anna Regina Secondary, who wrote 24 subjects, securing 15 grade ones and 9 grade twos.
Her schoolmates also left their mark, Yunyi Zhou with 10 subjects, 7 grade ones and 3 grade twos, and Yashieva Mohan with 25 subjects, 15 grade ones, 8 grade twos, and 2 grade threes.
Other remarkable results came from Queen’s College, where students like Sara Khan, 9 subjects, 8 grade ones and 1 grade two, David Sugrim, 10 subjects, 7 grade ones, 2 grade twos, and 1 grade three, and Michael Henry,10 subjects, 6 grade ones and 3 grade twos.
Together, these students stand as shining examples of what commitment and support can achieve.
With the 2025 results now available, let it remind Guyanese that success is measured not only by certificates but also by the values, skills, and confidence these young men and women possess.
They represent the resilience of a generation that endured a pandemic, the dedication of teachers who never gave up, and the sacrifices of parents who believed in their children’s future.
In the words of Minister Manickchand, every grade earned “represents hope, opportunity, and the future of Guyana.”
And if these results are any indication, that future is brighter than ever.
