The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially released the results of the 2025 National Assessment for School Heads (NASH), also known as the Principal’s Test, through DepEd Memorandum No. 07, s. 2025. DepEd conducted the examination on September 14, 2025, through the DepEd Learning Management System (LMS) as part of the Department’s ongoing effort to digitally transform its assessment and evaluation processes.
Out of 11,308 applicants, 11,385 successfully took and completed the examination, recording an impressive passing rate of 99.32%. This test serves as the first batch (Batch 1) of the 2025 NQESH, reinforcing DepEd’s commitment to improving transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in the selection and promotion of future school heads nationwide.
List of Passers in National Assessment for School Heads (NASH) 2025 Batch 1
Here is the official list of passers in the National Assessment for School Heads (NASH) 2025 Batch 1 from DepEd Memorandum No. 097, series of 2025.
What is the National Assessment for School Heads (NASH)?
The NASH Results 2025 were officially released through DepEd Memorandum No. 097, s. 2025, marking another milestone in the effort to identify and qualify future school heads. The Bureau of Human Resource and Organizational Development (BHROD) administered the NASH, also known as the Principal’s Test, on September 14, 2025. DepEd conducted the exam nationwide through a secure online platform using the DepEd Learning Management System (LMS). Before the actual test, DepEd conducted a mock examination to help participants familiarize themselves with the system. Additional details were sent directly to their official DepEd email accounts.
DepEd encouraged aspiring school heads from different positions to take the exam if they met the qualifications in DepEd Order No. 39, s. 2007. Applicants qualified if they had at least one year as Head Teacher, two years as Teacher-in-Charge or Master Teacher, or five years of teaching experience as a Teacher III or equivalent. DepEd also recognized combined experience in teaching and supervisory roles in public or accredited private institutions. Through this examination, DepEd aims to promote leadership excellence and professional growth among educators across the country.
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- Daily Lesson Log (DLL)
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- Lesson PowerPoint (PPT)
- Reading Materials for Remediation
- Periodical Test Questionnaire and TOS
