The decline in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric maths pass rate is not the result of a sudden collapse in ...

To ease the tension while waiting for the 2025b matric results, Daily Maverick has curated 20 quick questions to test your ...

Spotlight on matric class maths, science passes By Simnikiwe Mzekandaba, IT in government editorJohannesburg, 13 Jan 2026The NSC report shows the mathematics pass rate dropped from 69% to 64% in 2025.

Some form of mathematics is compulsory for all secondary school students in South Africa. By Grade 10, learners must choose between two forms: Mathematics (core “maths”) or Mathematical Literacy ...