With the imminent release of the 2025 matric results, SA could edge closer to a 90 national pass rate, with some provinces aiming even higher.
Education experts caution, however, that while such a milestone may indicate improved learner support, the pass rate alone provides a limited view of whether pupils are leaving school with the skills necessary to succeed beyond matric.
Last year, the matric class of 2024 was hailed for its performance after achieving an 87.3 pass rate, the highest in the countrys history.
