The 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results have been officially released, and the Buffalo City District in the Eastern Cape has demonstrated a strong academic performance. As part of a national cohort recognized for its “Hallmark of Resilience,” the district continues to be a key player in the Eastern Cape matric results.
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What is the Buffalo City 2025 Matric Pass Rate?
The Buffalo City District achieved an 85.33% pass rate in the 2025 matric examinations. This is a notable achievement, especially considering that for the first time in the history of the National Curriculum Statement (NCS), all 75 districts across the country achieved a pass rate above 80%.
Buffalo City District Results at a Glance
The district’s success is highlighted by both the high number of candidates and the quality of their achievements.
- Total Candidates Wrote: 12,314.
- Total Candidates Achieved: 10,507.
- Bachelor Pass Rate: 45.1%.
- Distinction Rate: 4.3%.
- Throughput Rate: 69.3%.
Performance in Gateway Subjects
The district matric pass rate for Buffalo City shows significant results in several key gateway subjects:
- Accounting: 79.9% pass rate.
- Mathematics (Pure): 30.5% pass rate.
- Physical Sciences: 95.2% pass rate.
- Technical Mathematics: 75.5% pass rate.
- Mathematics Participation: 67.7%.
Comparative Growth (2023–2025)
Buffalo City has shown consistent progress over the last three examination cycles:
- 2023: 81.3%.
- 2024: 84.4%.
- 2025: 85.33%.
District Ranking and Quality of Passes
With a Bachelor pass rate of 45.1%, nearly half of the successful candidates in Buffalo City have qualified for university degree studies. This contributes to the provincial and national effort to provide quality education and prepare learners for higher education institutions and the world of work. For more details on the provincial performance, visit the Eastern Cape Department of Education or the national Department of Basic Education website.
Strategic Support and Resilience
The success of the Buffalo City Class of 2025 was supported by various Department of Basic Education (DBE) and provincial initiatives designed to address the challenges faced by this cohort. These included:
- Learner Support Programmes: Targeted interventions such as vacation classes (autumn, winter, and spring) to improve subject knowledge and exam readiness.
- LTSM Provision: Ensuring access to essential textbooks and the “Mind the Gap” study guide series.
- Psychosocial Support: Providing motivational talks and strategies for managing exam anxiety.
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