Matriculants sitting for the Independent Examinations Board National Senior Certificate Examinations have recorded a 98.76% pass rate.
According to a statement from the IEB, this pass rate was comparable to last year’s pass rate of 98.67%.
The IEB said that all candidates who passed achieved a pass that is good enough to enter tertiary study at one of the three levels; 88.50% of the cohort achieved entry to degree study, 8.96% qualified for entry to diploma study, 1.30% achieved entry for study at the Higher Certificate level.
“The 2017 NSC candidates have done very well and have once again shown that with a commitment to hard work over their 12 years of schooling, and supported by a dedicated cohort of teachers and parents, they have passed with flying colours. They are ready for the next step in their journey of life-long learning,” said IEB CEO, Anne Oberholzer.
The IEB said Umalusi had monitored all aspects of the 2017 examination process and has declared the results to be fair and valid.
“There is a clear realisation among IEB learners, their parents, and teachers that having the knowledge and understanding that lies behind the results on the certificate is far more important and meaningful for success after one’s schooling.”
The IEB said the closing date for the application for re-marking is 10 January 2018 and the results from re-marking will be released on 5 February 2018. The closing date for learners who qualify to enroll for the supplementary examination to do so is 12 February 2018.
