FRIDAY, 16 JANUARY 2026, 01:21
The Nelson Mandela Bay district matric performance has improved by 0.7% to 87.4% in 2025, despite the 0.66% drop in Bachelor’s passes. With two pupils honoured for their achievements in both the national and provincial matric results announcement ceremonies, the future remains bright for the incoming matric class of 2026.
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Once ranked among the worst-performing schools in Gauteng, Mamello Comprehensive School in Tsakane has recorded a significant turnaround in its matric results, improving its pass rate from 64.66% in 2024 to 77.6% in 2025.
Joy Ndlovu, an 18-year-old matriculant from Barnato Park High School, is anxious about going home with her matric results due to fear of disappointing her family, despite passing with a diploma. She compares herself unfavorably to her cousins who achieved higher grades and feels uncertain about her future educational prospects due to financial constraints and the pressure of family expectations.
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Matriculant overcame a variety of challenges to triumph in the exams and fulfill her father’s dream
The Class of 2025’s matric year has come to an end, with scores of matriculants finally able to collect their National Senior Certificates. Two differently resourced Johannesburg schools and learners tell the tale of how the province’s best-performing schools helped secure the historic 88% pass rate.
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