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Western Cape achieved a 81.2% pass rate in the 2021 Grade 12 examinations

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The Western Cape has achieved a 81.2% pass rate in the 2021 Grade 12 examinations.

This is a 1.3% increase from the 79.9% pass rate obtained in 2020 National Senior Certificate Examinations.

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga says the Free State scored the highest pass rate, with 85.7% of Grade 12 in that province passing their Matric.

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Gauteng came in second, with an 82,8% pass rate.

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Watch the minister’s full media briefing here.

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