While all provinces in the country recorded an increase in matric results, the quality of education in the country still remains a contentious issue. Factors such as the drop out rate, teacher training and ECD are some of the top things to consider when assessing whether South African schools are doing enough to prepare learners for higher education and the job market. Prof Mary Metcalfe, An education expert, Dr Thokozane Doysini from UNISA's education department as well as Colin Wardle - communications manager at Zero Dropout talk to Nkosikhona Malinga Mnisi