WATCH | Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube announces 2025 NSC matric results

Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Deputy minister Reginah Mhaule celebrating with overall top achiever in public school Abigail Kok, 18, from York high school in Western Cape PIC: THULANI MBELE (Thulani Mbele)

Basic education minister Siviwe Gwarube announced the NSC matric results for the class of 2025 on Monday evening.

The matric class of 2025 achieved the highest pass rate in history, securing 88% compared to 2024’s 87.26%.

The Independent Examination Board (IEB) announced a 98.31% overall pass rate for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations.

All candidates who passed the IEB NSC achieved a qualification that allows access to post-school education.

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