The 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results have brought promising news for the OR Tambo Inland District in the Eastern Cape. As a key region within the province’s educational framework, the district has demonstrated a solid academic standing, contributing to the overall success of Eastern Cape matriculants.
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What is the OR Tambo Inland 2025 Matric Pass Rate?
The OR Tambo Inland District achieved an 81.17% pass rate in the 2025 matric examinations. While this represents a slight decrease from the 83.0% achieved in 2024, the district remains a consistent performer, maintaining its position above the 80% mark. This achievement is significant as 2025 marked the first time that all 75 national districts performed above this threshold.
OR Tambo Inland District Results at a Glance
The 2025 statistics for OR Tambo Inland highlight a year of consistent effort and academic quality across its schools.
- Total Candidates Wrote: 13,976.
- Total Candidates Achieved: 11,345.
- Bachelor Pass Rate: 42.2%.
- Distinction Rate: 6.1%.
- Throughput Rate: 80.8%.
Subject Performance Trends in OR Tambo Inland
The comparative district data for 2025 reveals how OR Tambo Inland performed in several critical subjects compared to its 2024 results.
Performance in Gateway Subjects
- Accounting: 57.6% pass rate (a decrease from 78.4% in 2024).
- Mathematics (Pure): 93.7% pass rate (an increase from 73.6% in 2024).
- Physical Sciences: 52.4% pass rate (a decrease from 59.2% in 2024).
- Technical Mathematics: 72.4% pass rate (a decrease from 92.2% in 2024).
- Mathematics Participation: 72.2%.
Comparative Growth (2023–2025)
OR Tambo Inland has shown a stable performance level over the last three examination cycles:
- 2023: 79.6%.
- 2024: 83.0%.
- 2025: 81.17%.
Quality of Passes and Higher Education Access
With a Bachelor pass rate of 42.2%, a significant portion of successful candidates in OR Tambo Inland have qualified for university degree studies. This is a vital metric for both the Eastern Cape Department of Education and the national Department of Basic Education as they work to ensure that learners are prepared for the rigors of higher education and the world of work.
Strategic Support and Resilience
The success of the Class of 2025 in OR Tambo Inland was bolstered by various provincial and national interventions. Known as the “Class of Resilience,” these learners benefited from:
- Learner Support Programmes: Targeted initiatives such as vacation classes (autumn, winter, and spring) to improve subject knowledge and exam readiness.
- LTSM Provision: Access to essential textbooks and the “Mind the Gap” study guide series.
- Psychosocial Support: Dedicated programs to help learners manage exam anxiety and maintain academic motivation.
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