Matric Stats
| Province | Total Enrolled | Total Wrote | Total Achieved | % Achieved | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Cape | 98 418 | 95 697 | 77 917 | 81.42% | 6 |
| Free State | 35 634 | 34 451 | 30 673 | 89.03% | 1 |
| Gauteng | 132 570 | 127 697 | 109 030 | 85.38% | 3 |
| KwaZulu-Natal | 167 247 | 157 911 | 136 366 | 86.36% | 2 |
| Limpopo | 94 424 | 93 533 | 74 400 | 79.54% | 7 |
| Mpumalanga | 67 995 | 65 534 | 50 429 | 76.95% | 8 |
| North West | 42 287 | 41 418 | 33 808 | 81.63% | 4 |
| Northern Cape | 13 032 | 12 842 | 9 740 | 75.84% | 9 |
| Western Cape | 64 112 | 62 077 | 50 620 | 81.54% | 5 |
| National | 715 719 | 691 160 | 572 983 | 82.90 |
The national matric pass rate for 2023 has increased to 82.9%, up from 80.1% in 2022. This is the highest pass rate ever recorded in South Africa.
Free State tops the charts with a stellar 89.03% pass rate, followed by KwaZulu-Natal 86.36% and Gauteng at 85.38%. These successes deserve applause, showcasing the effectiveness of tailored educational strategies and dedicated resources. However, provinces like Eastern Cape (81.42%), Limpopo (79.54%), and Mpumalanga (76.95%) lag behind, highlighting persistent inequalities and the need for targeted interventions. Limpopo shows a big jump in comparison to previous years.