The Department of Basic Education has published the final National Senior Certificate (NSC) results for the 2024 matric year, showing a percentage point increase in the pass rate to 87.3%. More than 615,000 learners passed the exams – the highest in South Africa’s history. For the past ten years, the NSC pass rate has been rising—from 60% in 2009 to over 80% to date, and the matric class of 2024 maintained this momentum.
We also chat to top Gauteng student Steven Lukhele from Chipa-Tabane Comprehensive High School in Cullinan
· 5 DISTINCTIONS
· OVERALL AVERAGE 87%
He is also the Top student in South Africa for:
· TECHNICAL MATHS
· TECHNICAL SCIENCE