PanSALB reports on the 2025 National Senior Certificate language results, based on data supplied by the Department of Basic Education. The report says the results show high pass rates, stronger performance in Home Language subjects, and persistent differences between Home Language and First Additional Language outcomes. It also presents provincial trends and sets out recommendations to the Minister and Portfolio Committee on Basic Education.
This may be relevant to education stakeholders and language policy audiences tracking multilingual education, subject performance, and provincial patterns.
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This report presents an analysis of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) language results, based on data supplied by the Department of Basic Education (DBE).
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The findings reveal a stable national performance profile characterised by high pass rates, particularly in Home Language (HL) subjects, but with persistent disparities in proficiency and distinction-level achievement.
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