Teacher shortages and attendance issues among students remain significant challenges, despite recent improvements in literacy results from national assessments. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro highlighted that the 2025 Year 5 and Year 7 Literacy and Numeracy Assessment outcomes demonstrate consistent progress, with both levels showing gains.
Radrodro noted that Year 5 literacy improved by five percent, reaching 95 percent proficiency, while Year 7 literacy saw a two percent increase, also achieving a 95 percent success rate. He emphasized that the Ministry is collaborating with teacher training institutions and other stakeholders to address existing gaps and enhance classroom delivery.
“We are working closely with training institutions to ensure they address the gaps in our education system,” Radrodro stated, underscoring the importance of filling vacant primary school teaching positions, especially in STEM subjects. This is critical to sustaining the momentum of improvement.
The Minister also expressed concern over the disparity between student enrollment figures and the number of students registered to take examinations. “The number of enrolled students and those registered to sit and complete the examination is quite concerning. We need to understand why students are enrolled but not registering for the exams,” he commented, suggesting that there may be underlying reasons contributing to this trend.
Radrodro advocated for early support and improved communication with families to enhance student retention and academic success across the nation. These efforts aim to ensure that children remain engaged in their education, ultimately improving outcomes for all students. The government’s commitment to addressing these issues could pave the way for a more inclusive and effective education system moving forward.
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