Sacred Heart (Hagita) Secondary School
Sacred Heart (Hagita) Secondary School, located in the semi-urban area of Alotau District in Milne Bay Province, Papua New Guinea is a church-run institution dedicated to providing quality secondary education. The school remains fully operational and serves as a beacon of learning and development for young minds in the region. Managed under a collaborative team of education leaders, Sacred Heart emphasizes academic excellence, leadership, and community values.
School Profile
- Province: Milne Bay
- District: Alotau
- Location: Semi-Urban
- Status: Operational
- Agency: Church
- School Name: Sacred Heart (Hagita) Secondary
- School Code: 635
- Province Code: 54
- Address: P.O. Box 131, Alotau
- Main Contact Phone: 72619211
- Email: sacredhearthagitatudor@gmail.com
Important Contacts
- Principal 70759198 rrua0178@gmail.com
- Deputy Principal – Admin (DPA) 72317155
- Deputy Principal – Curriculum (DPC) 72001420 johnelivalibalisticniv@gmail.com
- Head of Department 1 (HOD1) 70758660
- PTA Representative: 7222597
- PES Contact: 7228805
Courses Offered
Sacred Heart (Hagita) Secondary School follows the PNG National Standard-Based Curriculum, offering a broad range of academic and practical subjects at both lower and upper secondary levels.
Lower Secondary (Grades 9–10)
Students must undertake at least 7 subjects to be eligible for the Grade 10 National Examination.
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Science
- Personal Development
- Business Studies
- Agriculture
- Religious Education
- Physical Education
- Creative Arts
- Visual Arts
- Practical Skills
- Design & Technology
- Home Economics
- Computing
- Music
Upper Secondary (Grades 11–12)
Students are required to take at least 5 subjects to qualify for the Grade 12 National Examination.
- Language & Literature
- Applied English
- General Mathematics
- Advanced Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Applied Science
- Geology
- Economics
- Business Studies
- Accounting
- Geography
- History
- Legal Studies
- Information Communication Technology
How to Apply for Admission
Sacred Heart (Hagita) Secondary welcomes students from various backgrounds and locations. Entry into the school is based on national selection processes and transfer guidelines.
1. Grade 11 Selection
Students are selected through the National Grade 11 Selection in December each year. Eligibility requires correct completion of School Leaver Forms and achieving Upper Passes or better in Grade 10 exams.
Eligibility Criteria: Upper Pass and above
2. Grade 9 Selection
Students from local primary schools are selected based on performance in the Basic Education Examination. The national cut-off mark is 80, and students must score above 80 for admission.
Eligibility Criteria: High or above
3. Transfers
Transfers are permitted within the first six weeks of the school year and are accepted only for valid reasons such as parental job relocation. Transfers at Grades 10 and 12 are not allowed per national policy.
Note: All transfers must meet the original selection criteria.
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