Top and Bottom Performing Districts in the 2025 Matric Results
The South African Department of Basic Education has announced the 2025 Matric Results, sharing a detailed breakdown of district-level performance across the country for the Class of 2025. The results highlight districts that achieved exceptional outcomes, as well as those that recorded lower pass rates, offering a clear snapshot of performance across the national education system.
Here’s a snapshot of the Top 10 Districts leading in excellence, alongside the Bottom 10 Districts that require focused support and intervention, based on the official 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results.
Top 10 Performing Districts in the 2025 Matric Results
The top-performing districts recorded pass rates above 91%, with strong representation from KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, the Western Cape, and the Free State.
1. Johannesburg West (Gauteng)
- Total Wrote: 6,711
- Total Achieved: 6,456
- Pass Rate: 96.20%
2. Umkhanyakude (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Total Wrote: 16,066
- Total Achieved: 15,043
- Pass Rate: 93.63%
3. Overberg (Western Cape)
- Total Wrote: 2,473
- Total Achieved: 2,284
- Pass Rate: 92.36%
4. Pinetown (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Total Wrote: 19,134
- Total Achieved: 17,642
- Pass Rate: 92.20%
5. Tshwane North (Gauteng)
- Total Wrote: 8,470
- Total Achieved: 7,795
- Pass Rate: 92.03%
6. Mangaung Metropolitan (Free State)
- Total Wrote: 10,966
- Total Achieved: 10,092
- Pass Rate: 92.03%
7. Umlazi (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Total Wrote: 21,757
- Total Achieved: 20,013
- Pass Rate: 91.98%
8. Ugu (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Total Wrote: 11,748
- Total Achieved: 10,786
- Pass Rate: 91.81%
9. Ilembe (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Total Wrote: 9,776
- Total Achieved: 8,945
- Pass Rate: 91.50%
10. Amajuba (KwaZulu-Natal)
- Total Wrote: 9,442
- Total Achieved: 8,617
- Pass Rate: 91.26%
Bottom 10 Performing Districts in the 2025 Matric Results
The bottom-performing districts recorded pass rates between 80% and 84%, with several districts located in the Eastern Cape, Limpopo, Gauteng, and Mpumalanga.
1. Alfred Nzo West (Eastern Cape)
- Total Wrote: 10,592
- Total Achieved: 8,930
- Pass Rate: 84.31%
2. Chris Hani West (Eastern Cape)
- Total Wrote: 6,358
- Total Achieved: 5,330
- Pass Rate: 83.83%
3. Sekhukhune South (Limpopo)
- Total Wrote: 10,409
- Total Achieved: 8,713
- Pass Rate: 83.71%
4. Gauteng East (Gauteng)
- Total Wrote: 10,082
- Total Achieved: 8,439
- Pass Rate: 83.70%
5. Bohlabela District (Mpumalanga)
- Total Wrote: 15,806
- Total Achieved: 13,197
- Pass Rate: 83.49%
6. Waterberg (Limpopo)
- Total Wrote: 4,116
- Total Achieved: 3,402
- Pass Rate: 82.65%
7. OR Tambo Coastal (Eastern Cape)
- Total Wrote: 14,552
- Total Achieved: 11,968
- Pass Rate: 82.24%
8. OR Tambo Inland (Eastern Cape)
- Total Wrote: 13,976
- Total Achieved: 11,345
- Pass Rate: 81.17%
9. Alfred Nzo East (Eastern Cape)
- Total Wrote: 8,112
- Total Achieved: 6,581
- Pass Rate: 81.13%
10. Amathole West (Eastern Cape)
- Total Wrote: 4,765
- Total Achieved: 3,828
- Pass Rate: 80.34%
Overview of the Top and Bottom Performing Districts in the 2025 Matric Results
The Top and Bottom Performing Districts in the 2025 Matric Results demonstrate a clear contrast in outcomes across the country. While the leading districts achieved pass rates exceeding 96%, the lowest-performing districts recorded pass rates just above 80%, highlighting areas of both excellence and challenge within the national education system.
These district-level results form a key part of the broader 2025 matric performance picture and provide valuable insight into regional outcomes across South Africa.
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