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Tonga College Dux, Pita Tavake [1]

Ha'ateiho,Tongatapu,Tonga

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 18:30.  Updated on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 - 18:31.

Tonga College Dux, Pita Tavake, with his parents Litai and Seini Tavake. Lopaukamea Hall, Ha'ateiho. 2 December 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
By Katalina Siasau

Pita Valentine Tavake (18) was named Dux of Tonga College 'Atele at the 2025 prize-giving ceremony, today, 2 December, at Lopaukamea Hall, Fungamanamo’ui, Ha’ateiho.

He was the top student in five subjects: Physics, Calculus, Chemistry, English, and Information Technology.

Pita's family comes from Leimatu’a and Tu’anekivale, Vava’u, Folaha, Hofoa, and Veitongo Tongatapu.

Pita received two special cash awards from King Tupou VI for Most Outstanding Student in both Science and English.

The Proxime Accessit was awarded to Manu Fili (17) from Tofoa, Tongatapu, and ‘Eua. He was the top student in Economics and History.

The Second Runner-up was ‘Aloteki Tovo (17) from Fonoifua Ha’apai, and Tofoa, Tongatapu, who was awarded top student in Accounting and Tourism & Hospitality.

Tonga College Proxime Accessit, Manu Fili and his mother, Ana Fili. Lopaukamea Hall, Ha'ateiho. 2 December 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga.

Tonga College top students: Manu Fili (Proxime Accessit), Pita Tavake (Dux), and ‘Aloteki Tovo (Second Runner-up). Lopaukamea Hall, Ha'ateiho. 2 December 2025. Photo: Matangi Tonga.
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