EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS

In this article, we will discuss the matric results in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The Eastern Cape is a province that still has room for improvement in terms of its pass rate and ranking. Over the past decade and beyond, the Eastern Cape has consistently found itself at the lower end of the matric results rankings year after year. Let us delve into the province's performance over the past decade and analyze the areas that require attention and improvement.

CHALLENGES FACED BY SCHOOLS IN THE EASTERN CAPE

INADEQUATE INFRASTRUCTURE

One of the most significant challenges faced by schools in the Eastern Cape is the dire state of infrastructure. Many schools in the province lack proper classrooms, furniture, and basic amenities. This not only affects the learning environment but also poses safety risks to students and teachers. In some cases, learners are forced to study in dilapidated buildings or even outdoors, making it difficult for them to focus on their studies.

WATER AND SANITATION

Access to clean water and sanitation facilities is a fundamental right, but it remains a distant dream for many schools in the Eastern Cape. The lack of proper sanitation facilities has serious implications for the health and well-being of students and staff. Inadequate sanitation also contributes to high dropout rates among female students, as they often miss school during menstruation due to the absence of proper facilities.

ELECTRICITY

Reliable access to electricity is essential for modern education. However, a significant number of schools in the Eastern Cape still do not have access to a consistent power supply. This makes it challenging for schools to integrate technology into the curriculum, hindering students’ exposure to essential digital skills and resources.

TEXTBOOK SHORTAGES

The provision of sufficient textbooks is a basic requirement for effective learning. Unfortunately, many schools in the Eastern Cape struggle with chronic shortages of textbooks. This forces teachers to improvise and rely on outdated materials, limiting the quality of education students receive.

HIGH DROPOUT RATES

So, the challenges faced by schools in the Eastern Cape contribute to high dropout rates. Students often drop out due to the poor learning environment, lack of access to essential resources, and the necessity to work or help their families financially. The impact of these dropout rates is far-reaching, as it perpetuates the cycle of poverty and limits opportunities for future generations.

OVERCROWDING

Many schools in the Eastern Cape are overcrowded, with classrooms designed to accommodate far fewer students than they currently serve. Overcrowding leads to a decrease in the quality of education, as teachers struggle to provide individualized attention to each student.

TEACHER SHORTAGES

So, in addition to the challenges faced by students, schools in the Eastern Cape also grapple with a shortage of qualified teachers. This further compromises the quality of education and hinders the province’s ability to meet the educational needs of its population.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS

• 2022: 77.3% pass rate.
• 2021: 73% pass rate.
• 2020: 68.1% pass rate.
• 2019: 76.5% pass rate.
• 2018: 70.6% pass rate.
• 2017: 65% pass rate.
• 2016: 59.3% pass rate.
• 2015: 56.8% pass rate.
• 2014: 65.4% pass rate.
• 2013: 64.9% pass rate.
• 2012: 61.6% pass rate.
• 2011: 58.1% pass rate.
• 2010: 58.3% pass rate.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2022

In 2022, Eastern Cape achieved one of its highest pass rates in the past twelve years, getting a pass rate of 77.3%, making an improvement from the 73% they got in the year before. The province ranked number six that year.

• At the top spot, was Free State with an 88.5% pass rate.
• Second, was Gauteng with an 84.4% pass rate.
• KZN was third, with 83%.
• Number four was the Western Cape with an 81.4% pass rate.
• North West came in at number five, achieving a pass rate of 79.8%.
• Eastern Cape got the sixth spot with an achievement of 77.3%.
• Seventh was Mpumalanga with a 76.8% pass rate.
• The Northern Cape was eighth with 74.2%.
• Last but not least was the province of Limpopo with a 72.1% pass rate.

The NSC national pass rate for that year was 80.1%.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2021

Eastern Cape managed to obtain a 73% pass rate in 2021, ranking number seven that year.

• At the top was the Free State province with an impressive 85.7% pass rate.
• Gauteng was second with a pass rate of 82.8%.
• Western Cape was number three with an 81.2% pass rate.
• At number four, was the North West  with 78.2%.
• KZN took the fifth position, with a pass rate of 76.8%.
• Mpumalanga was ranked sixth, with a pass rate of 73.6%.
• The Eastern Cape got the seventh spot with 73%.
• The Northern Cape was at number eight with a pass rate of 71.4%.
• Limpopo was at the bottom spot with 66.7%.

Nationally, South Africa had a 76.4% pass rate.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2020

Regardless of the challenges posed by the lockdown in 2020, the Eastern Cape still managed to get a 68.1% pass rate. The province was second from the bottom that year.

• At the top spot, was the Free State with an 85.1% pass rate.
• Followed by Gauteng with an 83.8%.
• The Western Cape came in at number three with a 79.9% pass rate.
• KZN obtained a 77.6% pass rate and took the fourth spot.
• North West took the number five spot with a pass rate of 76.2%.
• Number six was Mpumalanga, with 73.7%.
• Limpopo also came in and took the seventh spot with a 68.2% pass rate.
• Eastern Cape took the eighth spot with 68.1%.
• At the bottom was the Northern Cape with a pass rate of 66.0%

Nationally, South Africa registered a 76.2% pass rate.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2019

In 2019, the Eastern Cape got a 76.5% pass rate. The province was again second from the bottom in rankings.

• The Free State was number one with 88.4%.
• Number two was Gauteng with a pass rate of 87.2%.
• North West was number three with an 86.8% pass rate.
• Western Cape took the fourth spot with 82.3%.
• At number five was KwaZulu-Natal which obtained an 81.3% pass rate.
• Mpumalanga came in at number six with an 80.3% pass rate.
• The Northern Cape took the seventh position with a 76.5% pass rate.
• Eastern Cape was also seventh with of 76.5%.
• Limpopo once again came in last with a 73.2% pass rate.

In the same year, the national pass rate was 81.3%.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2018

In 2018, the Eastern Cape was at number eight with a pass rate of 70.6%.

• At number one was Gauteng with an 87.9% pass rate.
• Free State  took the second position with an 87.5% pass rate.
• The Western Cape was number three with a pass rate of 81.5%.
• The North West took the fourth spot with an 81,1%.
• Number five was Mpumalanga with a pass rate of 79.0%.
• KZN was sixth with a 76.2% pass rate.
• Number seven was the Northern Cape with a 73.3% pass rate.
• And at the bottom was Limpopo with 69.4%.

The overall national pass rate for 2018 was 78.2%.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2017

In 2017, the Eastern Cape was at the bottom with a 65% pass rate.

• Free State was on top with an 86% pass rate.
• Gauteng was second, with a pass rate of 85.1%.
• Third was the Western Cape with an 82.7% pass rate.
• Fourth was the North West with a 79.4% pass rate.
• Northern Cape was fifth with 75.6%.
• Mpumalanga was number six with 74.8%.
• KwaZulu-Natal achieved 72.8%, taking the number seven spot.
• Limpopo achieved 65.6%, taking the eighth spot.

Nationally, South Africa obtained a 75.1% pass rate.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2016

In 2016, the Eastern Cape obtained a pass rate of 59.3%, taking the bottom spot in the country.

• Free State took the top spot with an 88.2% pass rate.
• Western Cape took the second spot with 85.9%.
• Gauteng took the third spot with 85.1%.
• North West achieved a pass rate of 82,5%, taking the the fourth spot.
• At number five was the Northern Cape with a pass rate of 78.7%.
• Mpumalanga came in at number six with a pass rate of 77.1%.
• KZN was number seven with a pass rate of 66.4%
• Number eight was Limpopo with a 62.5% pass rate.

The overall pass rate for 2016 in South Africa was 72.5%.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2015

In 2015, the Eastern Cape obtained a pass rate of 56.8%, staying at the bottom of the rankings nationally.

Here is a table with the provinces and their respective matric pass rates for 2015:

The national pass rate for that year was  70.7%.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2014

In 2014, the Eastern Cape had a pass rate of 65.4%. It obtained the worst pass rate in the country that year.

• Free State took the lead with an impressive 82.3% pass rate.
• North West was second with a pass rate of 84.6%.
• Gauteng took third place with an 84.7% pass rate.
• Western Cape was fourth with an 82.8% pass rate.
• Fifth was Mpumalanga province with a 79% pass rate.
• Northern Cape came in at number six with 76.4%.
• Limpopo got the seventh spot with a 72.9% pass rate.
• Eighth was KwaZulu-Natal with a pass rate of 69.7%.
• Eastern Cape was last with a pass rate of 65.4%.

Nationally, South Africa obtained a pass rate of 75.8%.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2013

The pass rate for the Eastern Cape in 2013 was 64.9%. The province was the worst performer of the year.

• Free State took the number one spot, with a pass rate of  87.4%.
• North West was number two with a pass rate of 87.2%.
• Gauteng was number three with a pass rate of 87%.
• Number four was Western Cape with 85.1%.
• Mpumalanga was fifth with a 77.6% pass rate.
• KZN was number six with 77.4%.
• The Northern Cape was seventh with a 74.5% pass rate.
• Limpopo was number eight with a 71.8% pass rate.
• Last, was the Eastern Cape with a 64.9% pass rate.

The overall pass rate that South Africa achieved that year was 78.2%.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2012

The Eastern Cape had a pass rate of 61.6% in 2012, ranking last in the country.

• Gauteng obtained a pass rate of 83.9%, leading the pack.
• Western Cape was second with an 82.8% pass rate.
• Free State was third with 81.1%.
• Fourth was the North West with a 79.5% pass rate.
• Fifth, was the Northern Cape with 74.6%.
• Sixth was KZN with a pass rate of 73.1%.
• Mpumalanga came in at number seven with a 70% pass rate.
• Limpopo was number eight with a pass rate of 66.9%.
• Last, was the Eastern Cape with a 61.6% pass rate.

The overall national pass rate was 73.9%.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2011

In 2011, EC achieved a pass rate of 58,1%.

• Western Cape was number one, obtaining an 82,9% pass rate.
• Gauteng was number two with an 81,1% pass rate.
• North West obtained a pass rate of 77,8%, taking the third spot.
• Free State got a pass rate of 75,7%, taking the fourth spot.
• Number five was The Northern Cape with a 68,8% pass rate.
• KZN was number six with a 68,1% pass rate.
• Number seven was Mpumalanga 64,8%.
• Limpopo got a 63,9% pass rate, taking number eight.
• Eastern Cape took the last spot with a 58,1% pass rate.

The overall national pass rate for 2013 was 70.2%.

EASTERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2010

In 2010, the Eastern Cape had a pass rate of 58.3%.

• Gauteng came first, with a 78.6%  pass rate.
• Western Cape was second with a 76.8% pass rate.
• North West number three with a 75.7% pass rate.
• Northern Cape was number four, with a 72.3% pass rate.
• KwaZulu-Natal was number five, achieving a pass rate of 70.7%.
• Sixth, was Free State with 70.7%.
• Eastern Cape came in at number seven with a 58.3% pass rate.
• Limpopo was number eight with a 57.9% pass rate.
• At the bottom was Mpumalanga with a 56.8% pass rate.

Overall, South Africa obtained a 67.8% pass rate.

The country obtained a pass rate of 67.8% nationally in 2010.