Botswana PSLE Results 2025 Released
The Botswana Examinations Council has officially released the Botswana PSLE Results 2025, confirming a strong national performance in this year’s Primary School Leaving Examination. According to the published data, a total of 52,766 candidates sat for the 2025 examination, reflecting a slight decline in candidature compared to 53,039 candidates recorded in 2024. The latest results highlight notable improvements across all key performance indicators, as well as continued progress in overall learner achievement.
Candidature Breakdown and Gender Performance
The 2025 PSLE cohort consisted of 26,233 female candidates (49.72%) and 26,533 male candidates (50.28%). The report indicates that female learners outperformed their male counterparts in every subject area, continuing a trend observed in previous examination cycles.
National Pass Rate Reaches 99.91%
The Botswana PSLE Results 2025 show that 99.91% of candidates achieved Grade E or better, marking an improvement from the 99.80% recorded in 2024. This demonstrates that nearly all candidates met the minimum qualification requirements for the award of a grade.
Only 13 candidates were classified under Grade U, while 34 candidates were recorded under Grade X—a classification largely associated with absenteeism or cases requiring further resolution.
Performance by Grade Category
The detailed distribution of grades in the Botswana PSLE Results 2025 is as follows:
- Grade A: 11,301 candidates (21.42%)
- Grade B: 10,436 candidates (19.78%)
- Grade C: 17,367 candidates (32.91%)
- Grade D: 9,759 candidates (18.49%)
- Grade E: 3,856 candidates (7.31%)
- U: 13 candidates (0.02%)
- X: 34 candidates (0.06%)
The statistics show improvements across all major categories. The proportion of candidates obtaining Grade C or better rose to 74.10%, increasing by 0.80% from 2024. The percentage of learners achieving Grade A increased to 21.40%, while the share of candidates securing Grade B or better grew from 40.30% in 2024 to 41.20% in 2025.
How To Check Botswana PSLE Results 2025
Candidates can check the Botswana PSLE Results 2025 through both SMS and the BEC website, using the official methods outlined by the Botswana Examinations Council.
1. Accessing Results Botswana PSLE Results 2025 via Mobile SMS
Candidates can receive their results by sending an SMS with the required details to 16688. The SMS must follow the correct format:
- Level CentreNumber CandidateNumber CandidateSurname
(Ensure spacing between each parameter.)
Important notes include:
- The centre number must be exactly six characters, beginning with “PS” followed by four digits.
- Candidate numbers must be entered as four digits, with the system accepting leading zeros.
- Surnames are not case sensitive.
- SMS access remains available for 7 days after release.
2. Checking Results Online Through the BEC Website
Candidates may also view their results through the official website at www.bec.co.bw
by following these steps:
- Open the BEC website using a web browser.
- Click on the “Results” tab on the navigation bar.
- Select PSLE as the examination type.
- Choose the examination year (2025).
- Enter the school Centre Number and the candidate’s Candidate Number.
- Type the candidate’s surname and click “Show Results.”
The online system provides full subject results along with corresponding grades.
Overall Summary
The Botswana PSLE Results 2025 reflect continued improvement in learner performance at the national level. With a 99.91% pass rate, higher attainment at credit and distinction levels, and clear gender-based progress, the results indicate strengthened teaching and learning outcomes across the country.
For further enquiries, the Botswana Examinations Council may be contacted at 3650700 or the toll-free line 0800 601 025.
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