🔥 Trending Jamaica PEP Exam: Top Performers and Schools Shine

The Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination is a crucial assessment for students transitioning from primary to secondary education in Jamaica. The 2026 PEP results have shown "measurable gains" in student performance, with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information reporting overall improvements ³.

Top Performing Students in 2026 PEP Exams

The 2026 PEP exams saw several students achieve outstanding results, earning them recognition and scholarships.

Overall Top Performers

• Jassonia Beadle from Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth achieved the top national score among primary school students, scoring an impressive 394.2 out of 400 points ²¹⁰.
• The top-performing boy and girl nationally were Neeraj Sahukar and Zurie Cousins, both students of Creative Kids Learning Academy ⁸. Neeraj attributed his success to months of disciplined preparation and strong support from his family, teachers, and friends ⁷. He secured a place at his first-choice school, Campion College ⁴.

Scholarship Recipients

In recognition of their exceptional performance, 32 government scholarships have been awarded to top-performing students across Jamaica ⁹. Neeraj Sahukar and Zurie Cousins, as the top boy and girl, were among those who received the Guardian Group Foundation Scholarship, which will support their five-year high school tenure ⁹.

Top Performing Schools in 2025 PEP Exams

While detailed national rankings for 2026 are still emerging, the 2025 PEP results highlighted several schools for their strong performance:

• Mercy Schools of Jamaica (MSJ) Prep ranked third among the top 10 schools in Manchester based on PEP performance ¹.
• In Kingston, Ardenne Prep School (APS) and Jessie Ripoll Primary were ranked 3rd and 5th respectively ¹.

The Ministry of Education has also redesigned the PEP report for 2026, making student performance easier to understand with simpler language and the inclusion of literacy and numeracy indicators ⁵. This change aims to provide parents with clearer insights into their children's academic progress.