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Any idea when the Matric 2023 results will be disclosed?
Buckle up for the eagerly awaited occasion! The 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam results are poised to be unveiled at schools on Friday, 19 January 2024, beginning at 06:00. Nevertheless, a day prior, on Thursday, 18 January 2024, at 07:00, media houses and service providers will be given an early glimpse of these results. The anticipation heightens for students, families, and those eager to explore the academic accomplishments of the year. Keep an eye out for the official release and the exhilarating revelations that follow!Download Matric pass rate for student or school
The Matric results percentage for 2023 in each province shows how many students passed their final high school exams. In South Africa, Matric pass rate stats are important to see how well students did in their last year. The percentage for each province tells us how many students met the minimum requirements to pass the Matric exams in that area. 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.