Pretoria – Over 15 000 learners, who sat for the National Senior Certificate (NSC) supplementary exams, have passed matric.
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga today briefed the media in Pretoria on the results of the matric supplementary examinations, which were conducted from 17 February to 25 March.
According to the minister, 15 030 more young people have attained the NSC, which gives them what they need to further their studies.
A total of 66 105 candidates sat for the exams at 6 168 centres across the country.
With the release of the supplementary results, the overall national performance from the 2013 matric exams is now at 80.0%, up by 2.6% from 78.2%.
Minister Motshekga said a total of 454 809 candidates have successfully attained the NSC in the class of 2013.
“We are proud of the learners who took the decision to again sit for the examinations after their set-back last year during the Grade 12 final examinations.
“Their achievement is testament to the courage, hard work and indeed perseverance,” the minister said.
There has also been an increase in all categories of pass types, with 1 303 more candidates qualifying for admission to Bachelor Studies; 20 834 more candidates are now eligible for diploma studies and 10 763 more candidates qualify for admission to Higher Certificate studies.
With regard to provinces, the Eastern Cape, which had a 64.9% pass rate now stands at 67%. The Free State has improved from 87.4% to 88.8%; Gauteng from 87% to 88.8%; KwaZulu-Natal from 77.4% to 80.5%; Limpopo from 71.8% to 75.9%; Mpumalanga from 77.6% to 80.1%; North West from 87.2% to 89%; Northern Cape from 74.5% to 77.2% and the Western Cape from 85.1% to 86.5%.
Minister Motshekga advised the unsuccessful learners to look at other opportunities available to them. – SAnews.gov.za
