2023 Department of Education matric results
The 2023 Department of Education matric results snapshot
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When are the Matric results for 2023 anticipated to come out?
Get ready for the much-anticipated event! On Friday, 19 January 2024, starting at 06:00, the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results will be revealed at schools. But here’s the inside scoop: a day earlier, on Thursday, 18 January 2024, at 07:00, media houses and service providers will get an early preview of these results. The countdown has officially started for students, families, and everyone eager to discover the academic achievements of the year.The 2023 Department of Education matric results snapshot
As a parent, the release of the 2023 Department of Education matric results is not just about numbers on a page. It’s a milestone marking the culmination of your child’s twelve years of school, a testament to their hard work and dedication, and a glimpse into their future possibilities. Based on the Department of Basic Education.Province | Total Enrolled | Total Wrote | Total Achieved | % Achieved | Rank |
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Eastern Cape | 98 418 | 95 697 | 77 917 | 81.42% | 6 |
Free State | 35 634 | 34 451 | 30 673 | 89.03% | 1 |
Gauteng | 132 570 | 127 697 | 109 030 | 85.38% | 3 |
KwaZulu-Natal | 167 247 | 157 911 | 136 366 | 86.36% | 2 |
Limpopo | 94 424 | 93 533 | 74 400 | 79.54% | 7 |
Mpumalanga | 67 995 | 65 534 | 50 429 | 76.95% | 8 |
North West | 42 287 | 41 418 | 33 808 | 81.63% | 4 |
Northern Cape | 13 032 | 12 842 | 9 740 | 75.84% | 9 |
Western Cape | 64 112 | 62 077 | 50 620 | 81.54% | 5 |
National | 715 719 | 691 160 | 572 983 | 82.90 |
The national matric pass rate for 2023 has increased to 82.9%, up from 80.1% in 2022. This is the highest pass rate ever recorded in South Africa.
Free State tops the charts with a stellar 89.03% pass rate, followed by KwaZulu-Natal 86.36% and Gauteng at 85.38%. These successes deserve applause, showcasing the effectiveness of tailored educational strategies and dedicated resources. However, provinces like Eastern Cape (81.42%), Limpopo (79.54%), and Mpumalanga (76.95%) lag behind, highlighting persistent inequalities and the need for targeted interventions. Limpopo shows a big jump in comparison to previous years.