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Young boffins: Mathematics trains the mind and teaches learners how to confront complexity without panic, how to break problems down, how to test assumptions and how to think and reason logically even through difficulty. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

The maths behind the 88% matric pass

In 2025, the national Mathematics pass rate, calculated at the very low threshold of 30%, declined from 69% to 64%.

  • Eyaaz
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Concerned: As top students celebrated their matric results this week, Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube, below, highlighted structural challenges facing the system. Photo: Department of Basic Education

Stagnating matric maths pass rate a sobering reality

The declining rate reflects deep-rooted challenges that begin in the early school grades

  • Eyaaz
8 min read