Matric pass rate 2023 per province
UPDATED Matric pass rate 2023 per province & region
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When are we going to get the Matric results for 2023?
Prepare yourselves for the much-anticipated event! The 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exam results are on the horizon, set to be disclosed at schools on Friday, 19 January 2024, kicking off at 06:00. Yet, on the preceding day, Thursday, 18 January 2024, at 07:00, media houses and service providers will get an exclusive preview of these results. The excitement builds for students, families, and those eagerly anticipating the academic achievements of the year. Stay tuned for the official release and the exciting revelations in store!UPDATED Matric pass rate 2023 per province & region
The Matric results percentage per province shows how many students passed their final high school exams in each area. In South Africa, Matric results are important to see how well students did in their last year of school. The percentage per province tells us the number of students who passed the exams in each region. It helps measure how many met the minimum requirements to succeed in the Matric exams. 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.