The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has reported a 98.76% matric pass rate for 2017.<\/p>\n
This is up fractionally from 98.67% in 2016.<\/p>\n
The IEB said 11,464 full-time and 666 part-time candidates from 212 examination centres across Southern Africa wrote the exams in October and November 2017.<\/p>\n
This is an increase from 2016, when there were 11,022 full-time candidates and 703 part-time candidates.<\/p>\n
With these results, 88.50% of those who passed, are now eligible to study towards a degree. The figure is up from 87.61% in 2016.<\/p>\n
Additionally, 8.96% qualified to study for a diploma and 1.30% is eligible for study at the Higher Certificate level.<\/p>\n
The closing date for the application for re-marking is January 10 and the results from re-marking will be released on February 5.<\/p>\n
The closing date for learners who qualify to enrol for supplementary exams is February 12.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe 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,\u201d IEB CEO Anne Oberholzer said in a statement.<\/p>\n
The pass rate for the Department of Basic Education’s schools will be announced on Thursday night and results for all provinces, except the Western Cape, will be published on Friday.<\/p>\n