The results of the top scorers of the Grade Five Scholarship Examination have been released by the Department of Examinations.

Accordingly, W.I.S. Kavinda Unanthenna from Gampaha, R.W.M. Kavishka Wanigasekara from Malmaduwa and P.V.L. Melanie Wijesinghe from Ussapitiya have obtained the highest mark of 196.

The second highest mark of 195 has been obtained by T.M. Oshani Hashinika Gayashani from Udubaddawa, G.K. Narindya Kauri Perera from Veyangoda, N.Nihara Maduhansa from Kadawatha, P.M. Vishwa Pathiraj from Hanwella and W.A. Dulaj Nethul Wijesekara from Delgoda.

Meanwhile,  the third highest mark of 194 has been obtained by K.G. Savindu Amaan from Akmeemana, A.J. Gamindu Sasmitha from Ambalangoda and A.P.C. Sanjan Abeydheera from Tangalle.

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