GOOD Party Applauds Improved 2024 Matric Pass Rate in South Africa

GOOD Party Applauds Improved 2024 Matric Pass Rate in South Africa

The GOOD Party says the improved 2024 matric pass rate of 87.3-percent for South Africa is encouraging. This is the country's highest-ever national pass rate since the dawn of democracy. The Free State was the country's top-performing province after recording a 91.0-percent pass rate followed by KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. Seventy-three out of the 75 education districts had a pass of 80-percent and above. GOOD’s secretary-general, Brett Herron, says government […]

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South Africa

Record-Breaking Matric Results in South Africa

South Africa's 2024 National Senior Certificate pass rate hit a record 87.3%, up from 82.9% in 2023. The Free State led with a 91% pass rate, followed by KwaZulu-Natal at 89.5% and Gauteng at 85.4%. Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube highlighted that nearly half of the candidates achieved a bachelor pass.

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