IEB Matric Class of 2025 Pass Rate Stays Near Record High

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– January 12, 2026

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The Independent Examinations Board says the Matric Class of 2025 achieved a 98.31% pass rate, with results released on Monday.

The outcome is slightly below the 98.47% recorded in 2024. The IEB says most candidates again qualified for bachelor degree study, reinforcing the strong performance trend in the independent school sector.

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