Overview
- The Independent Examinations Board reported a 98.31% pass rate for 2025, with 89.12% achieving bachelor’s entry, 7.83% diploma, and 1.34% higher certificate across 17,413 candidates.
- IEB leadership said the slight dip from 2024 reflects system growth and a changing candidate mix as more schools, including online providers, join the board.
- Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will announce national and provincial outcomes this evening, and individual public-school results will be available Tuesday via official platforms and in newspapers by examination number only under a standing court order.
- Umalusi reported that 927,143 candidates wrote the 2025 NSC across DBE, IEB and SACAI, with multiple quality-assurance measures governing setting, marking and standardisation.
- Experts offered contrasting forecasts on whether the national pass rate will top 2024’s 87.3%, while officials urged learners to use support and second‑chance options; IEB remark applications close 30 January with outcomes expected 4 March subject to Umalusi approval.