Madi West Nile Diocese Releases 2025 Pre-Mock Exam Results to Boost Learner Performance
The Madi West Nile Diocese education department heads while releasing the mock exams
ARUA CITY: The Diocese of Madi West Nile has released the 2025 pre-mock examination results to encourage primary school learners in the region to enhance their academic performance ahead of the national Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE).
According to the Diocesan Education Department, 5,166 learners from 123 schools participated in the exams, achieving a 72.6% pass rate and a 25% failure rate. The results breakdown shows 134 candidates passed in Grade One, 831 in Grade Two, 772 in Grade Three, 2,002 in Grade Four, and 325 in Grade U.
Keri Archdeaconry led as the top-performing area, followed by Cathedral and Maracha Archdeaconries. Usindi Primary School, Bright Hill Junior, and Pangea Rock Primary School recorded a 100% pass rate.
On Friday, August 8, 2025, at the diocesan headquarters in Mvara, Diocesan Secretary Nasser Godfrey announced the results, commending schools for their participation and dedication.
He emphasized that examinations assess learners’ understanding and encourage continuous improvement.
“Exams test our learning ability, allowing us to gauge and rate performance. They open our minds to learn more,” Nasser said. “I pray this motivates institutions to strive for better results next time.”
He clarified that the diocesan exams are open to all schools, regardless of religious, cultural, or ethnic affiliation, encouraging broader participation to uplift the region’s education standards.
“Our learners are not segregated by cultural background. We are evaluating our region as a whole, and I hope others will embrace this to impact all our institutions,” he added.
Zachary Alio, the Diocesan Education Coordinator, highlighted poor mobilization by some head teachers as a key factor in learners’ underperformance in national exams.
He urged stakeholders to improve the recruitment and preparation of Primary Seven candidates.
“The reliability and validity of these exams are undeniable. Over the years, we’ve seen that pupils who excel in these pre-mocks often achieve first grades in the PLE,” Alio noted.
“However, some head teachers opt for cheaper, less rigorous exams costing as little as 900 or 1,000 shillings, where learners may attempt up to 27 papers but still fail to secure Grade One passes.”
He called on head teachers to address these challenges collaboratively to boost performance.
Ketty Driciru, the Inspector of Schools for Arua District, urged stakeholders to view education as a tool to combat ignorance and promote collective responsibility.
“Ignorance keeps us behind. We must reach out to those still unaware, using language that brings them closer to us,” Driciru said.
“Performance is not one person’s task. Collaborative efforts among stakeholders are essential to improve outcomes.”
The Diocese of Madi West Nile conducts these pre-mock examinations annually to prepare learners for both mock and national PLE exams, fostering academic excellence across the region.