NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS

This article focuses on the matriculation results in the Northern Cape. Over the past twelve years, the Northern Cape has consistently achieved commendable outcomes. While they may not have secured the top position, they have consistently maintained an above-average pass rate. The province has frequently achieved pass rates exceeding 70%. Without further ado, let's delve into the province's performance during the past decade.

CHALLENGES FACED BY SCHOOLS IN THE NORTHERN CAPE

Like many other provinces in South Africa, the Northern Cape, faces several significant challenges in its education sector. Among these challenges, school dropout rates, high poverty levels, and crime have emerged as critical issues that demand attention and intervention.

SCHOOL DROPOUT CRISIS

One of the most pressing issues confronting the Northern Cape’s education system is the alarming school dropout crisis. According to the Northern Cape Department of Education, more than 9,400 pupils dropped out of school in 2021 alone. This trend not only jeopardizes the future of these young individuals but also has far-reaching consequences for the province as a whole.

So, several factors contribute to the high dropout rates in the Northern Cape. Chief among them are poverty, inadequate access to quality education, and the lack of support systems for struggling students. Many families in the province face economic hardships, making it difficult for them to prioritize education when basic necessities are often a struggle to attain. This economic strain forces many children to leave school prematurely to help support their families or seek employment, perpetuating the cycle of poverty.

HIGH POVERTY LEVELS

The Basic Education Committee has noted the persistently high poverty levels in the Northern Cape, which directly impact the education system. Poverty not only hinders access to essential educational resources but also creates an environment in which students face numerous challenges in their pursuit of learning.

So, insufficient access to nutritious food, lack of proper school uniforms, and inadequate study materials all contribute to students’ inability to perform at their best. Poverty also results in high rates of absenteeism, as some children may be forced to stay home to care for siblings or work to supplement the family income. Consequently, the quality of education is compromised, and the dropout rates increase.

CRIME IN NORTHERN CAPE SCHOOLS

Another significant concern for schools in the Northern Cape is the prevalence of crime within the educational system. The Committee on Basic Education has expressed deep concern about the crime plaguing schools in the province. Incidents of theft, vandalism, drug-related offenses, and violence have disrupted the learning environment and made students and educators feel unsafe.

So, the impact of crime on education is far-reaching. It not only distracts students from their studies but also discourages them from attending school regularly. Teachers, too, are affected, as they must contend with the constant threat of violence and theft.

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS

• 2022: 74.2% pass rate.
• 2021: 71.4% pass rate.
• 2020: 68.1% pass rate.
• 2019: 76.5% pass rate.
• 2018: 73.3% pass rate.
• 2017: 75.6% pass rate.
• 2016: 78.7% pass rate.
• 2015: 69.4% pass rate.
• 2014: 76.4% pass rate.
• 2013: 74.5% pass rate.
• 2012: 74.6% pass rate.
• 2011: 68.8% pass rate.
• 2010: 72.3% pass rate.

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2022

In 2022, the Northern Cape obtained a pass rate of 74.2%, taking the seventh spot nationally.

• Free State was number one with 88.5%.
• Gauteng was number twor with an 84.4% pass rate.
• KZN came in at number three with an 83% pass rate.
• At number four was the Western Cape, with 81.4%.
• North West was at number five 79.8%.
• Eastern Cape was number six with a 77.3% pass rate.
• Seventh was Mpumalanga province with 76.8%.
• The Northern Cape was number eight with a 74.2% pass rate.
• At the bottom end was Limpopo with a 72.1% pass rate.

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

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2021

The Northern Cape obtained a pass rate of 71.4% in 2021. The province was ranked seventh.

• Free State was at the top with an 85.7% pass rate.
• Gauteng took the second position with a pass rate of 82.8%.
• Western Cape was thrid with 81.2%.
• Fourth was the North West  with 78.2%.
• KwaZulu-Natal came in fifth with a pass rate of 76.8%.
• Mpumalanga was ranked sixth with 73.6%.
• The Eastern Cape took the seventh spot with 73%.
• The Northern Cape was at number eight with a pass rate of 71.4%.
• Limpopo ranked last with 66.7%.

Nationally, South Africa had a 76.4% pass rate.

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2020

In 2020, the Northern Cape was at the bottom of the table with a pass rate of 68.1% pass rate.

• Free State was number with 85.1%.
• Gauteng was number two with 83.8%.
• The Western Cape was number three with a 79.9%.
• KZN was number four with 77.6%.
• North West was number five with 76.2%.
• Mpumalanga was number six with 73.7%.
• Limpopo was number seven with 68.2%.
• Eastern Cape was number eight 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.

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2019

So, in 2019, the Northern Cape got a 76.5% pass rate.

• The Free State was at the top with 88.4%.
• Second was Gauteng with a pass rate of 87.2%.
• North West number three with 86.8%.
• Western Cape number four with 82.3%.
• KwaZulu-Natal number five with 81.3%.
• Mpumalanga number six with 80.3%.
• The Eastern Cape and Northern Cape both took the seventh spot, with a 76.5% pass rate each.
• Limpopo was number nine with 73.2%.

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

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2018

In 2018, the Northen Cape obtained a 73.3% pass rate. Here is a list of all the provinces from number one to number nine.

• Gauteng: 87.9%.
• Free State : 87.5%.
• Western Cape: 81.5%.
• North West: 81,1%.
• Mpumalanga: 79.0%.
• KZN: 76.2%.
• Northern Cape: 73.3%.
• Eastern Cape: 70.6%.
• Limpopo: 69.4%.

The overall national pass rate for 2018 was 78.2%.

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2017

In 2017, Free State was on top with an 86% pass rate, Gauteng was second with a pass rate of 85.1%,  Western Cape obtained an 82.7% pass rate, the North West achieved a 79.4% pass rate, the Northern Cape was fifth with a 75.6% pass rate, Mpumalanga was number six with 74.8%, KZN achieved 72.8%, taking the number seven spot. Limpopo achieved 65.6%, and the Eastern Cape 65%.

Nationally, South Africa obtained a 75.1% pass rate.

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2016

In 2016, the Northern Cape obtained a 78.7% pass rate, taking the fifth spot in the country. Free State was number one with an 88.2% pass rate. Western Cape was second with 85.9% and Gauteng took the third spot with 85.1%. At number four was the North West with a pass rate of 82,5%. Mpumalanga was next with 77.1%, then KZN with 66.4%, Limpopo with 62.5%, and the Eastern Cape obtained a pass rate of 59.3%, taking the bottom spot in the country. The overall pass rate for 2016 in South Africa was 72.5%.

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2015

In 2015, the Northern Cape obtained a pass rate of 69.4%, taking the sixth spot.

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%.

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2014

In 2014, the Northern Cape obtained a pass rate of 76.4%. Here is the list for that year from number to number nine in a descending order.

• Free State: 82.3% pass rate.
• North West: 84.6% pass rate.
• Gauteng: 84.7% pass rate.
• Western Cape: 82.8% pass rate.
• Mpumalanga: 79% pass rate.
• Northern Cape: 76.4% pass rate.
• Limpopo: 72.9% pass rate.
• KwaZulu-Natal: 69.7% pass rate.
• Eastern Cape was last with a pass rate of 65.4%.

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

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2013

The pass rate for the Northern Cape in 2013 was 74.5%. Here is the list for that year from number to number nine in a descending order.

• Free State: 87.4% pass rate.
• North West: 87.2% pass rate.
• Gauteng: 87% pass rate.
• Western Cape: 85.1% pass rate.
• Mpumalanga: 77.6% pass rate.
• KwaZulu-Natal: 77.4% pass rate.
• Northern Cape: 74.5% pass rate.
• Limpopo: 71.8% pass rate.
• Eastern Cape: 64.9% pass rate.

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

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2012

The Northern Cape had a pass rate of 74.6% in 2012. Here is the list for that year from number to number nine in a descending order.

• Gauteng: 83.9% pass rate.
• Western Cape: 82.8% pass rate.
• Free State: 81.1% pass rate.
• North West: 79.5% pass rate.
• Northern Cape: 74.6% pass rate.
• KwaZulu-Natal: 73.1% pass rate.
• Mpumalanga: 70% pass rate.
• Limpopo: 66.9% pass rate.
• Eastern Cape: 61.6% pass rate.

The overall national pass rate was 73.9%.

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2011

In 2011, the Northern Cape obtained a 68,8% pass rate. The province was number five that year nationally. Here is the list for that year from number to number nine in a descending order.

• Western Cape: 82,9%.
• Gauteng: 81,1%.
• North West: 77,8%.
• Free State: 75,7%.
• Northern Cape: 68,8%.
• KZN: 68,1%.
• Mpumalanga: 64,8%.
• Limpopo: 63,9%.
• Eastern Cape: 58,1%.

The overall national pass rate for 2013 was 70.2%.

NORTHERN CAPE MATRIC RESULTS 2010

In 2010, the Northern Cape had a pass rate of 72.3%. Here is the list for that year from number to number nine in a descending order.

• Gauteng: 78.6%  pass rate.
• Western Cape: 76.8% pass rate.
• North West: 75.7% pass rate.
• Northern Cape: 72.3% pass rate.
• KwaZulu-Natal: 70.7% pass rate.
• Free State: 70.7% pass rate.
• Eastern Cape: 58.3% pass rate.
• Limpopo: 57.9% pass rate.
• Mpumalanga: 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.