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IEB matric pass rate hits 98.76 per cent

The results of the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has been released today and a 98.76 per cent matric pass rate for 2017 has been reported. 

 This is up slightly from 98.67 per cent in 2016.

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.The closing date for the application for re-marking is January 10 and the results from re-marking will be released on February 5. The closing date for learners who qualify to enrol for supplementary exams is February 12.

“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,” IEB CEO Anne Oberholzer said in a statement.

To view results, visit the EBI website

  • The pass rate for the Department of Basic Education’s schools will be announced on Thursday night.

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