Matric Results
South Africa's 2025 matric class achieves record 88% pass rate amid progress and challenges
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Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube announced a record national pass rate of 88% for the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams, the highest ever, achieved by over 900,000 candidates. KwaZulu-Natal led provinces at 90.6%, while the Eastern Cape dipped to 84.17%. A record 345,000 bachelor's passes were recorded, but experts warn of low mathematics participation, subject declines, and high late-stage dropouts.
Sithengile Senior Secondary School in Claremont, KwaZulu-Natal, recorded a 96.8% pass rate in the 2025 matric exams, an improvement from 90.6% in 2024. The school supported 246 pupils, with over 140 securing bachelor's passes and distinctions in maths and science, amid socioeconomic hurdles. Principal Sibongile Shabalala highlighted the team's dedication in overcoming these obstacles.
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Limpopo province has achieved a record-breaking 86.15% pass rate in the 2025 matric exams, surpassing previous years despite ongoing resource constraints. Education MEC Mavhungu Lerule-Ramakhanya described the results as a symbol of consistent progress, with all districts exceeding 80%. Top performers like Maduvha Munyai and Mutshidzi Ramovha exemplify the hard work behind the success.