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“For the past eight years, we have noted that the NSC pass rate has consistently been above the previous 70 per cent glass ceiling. The class of 2018 must be commended for maintaining this trend.
“They are the fourth largest cohort in the history of basic education to register for any NSC examination in the country.”
Further analysis of the 2018 NSC examination results, show that:
- The number of candidates qualifying for admission to Bachelor studies is 172 000, which represents 33.6 per cent of the total number of candidates, who wrote the 2018 NSC examinations;
- The number candidates, who passed with a Diploma is 141 700, which represents 27.6 per cent of the total number of candidates, who wrote the 2018 NSC examinations;
- The number of candidates who passed with Higher Certificate is 86 800, which represents 16.9 per cent of the total number of candidates, who wrote the 2018 NSC examinations;
- The number of candidates who passed with a National Senior Certificate (NSC) is 99; and the number of candidates who passed with an endorsed NSC is 129.
“It is important to note that a total of about 312 700 candidates (equivalent to 78.3 per cent), who achieved Bachelor and Diploma passes, are eligible for studies at higher education institutions.
“The 86 790 candidates, equivalent to 21.7 per cent, who obtained certificate passes, may register at TVET and other skills training institutions.”
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The main contributors towards the distinctions achieved are KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng, Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Limpopo.
In the 12 key subjects (including accounting, business studies, economics, mathematics, and physical science among others), the total number of distinctions stands at 58 800.
Motshekga said the total number of candidates, who registered for the November 2018 NSC examinations was approximately 800 800, comprising about 625 000 full-time candidates and 176 000 part-time candidates.
Of these candidates, approximately 512 700 full-time candidates, and 117 660 part-time candidates actually wrote all seven subjects of the 2018 NSC examinations.
She said the scope and size of the 2018 NSC examinations, was massive.
“For instance, 147 question papers were set; eight million question papers were printed; 7.6 million scripts were produced and delivered countrywide; about 7 000 secure examination centres were established; 65 000 invigilators, and 41 000 markers were appointed in 141 secure marking centres.”
The Class of 2018 was also the first to be introduced to 12 new subject offerings, comprising the South African Sign Language (home language); as well as Civil Technologies, Mechanical Technologies, and Electrical Technologies – each with three subjects; as well as Technical Mathematics and Technical Science.
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“We will be the first to concede that, despite the notable stability of and improvements in the system, we are yet to cross our own Rubicon. We must agree that much has been achieved, but much more needs to be done in the areas of efficiency and quality,” said the minister.
“In celebrating the Class of 2018, I must also thank the principals, teachers, and parents for the work they continue to do.”
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