Umalusi, the quality assurer of education in South Africa, today confirmed the approval of the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination results. A total of 832,993 public school candidates wrote the NSC exams across 150 subjects.
The eagerly awaited matric results will be released to candidates on 14 January following the official announcement by Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, later today.
Umalusi’s CEO, Mafu Rakometsi, said:
I would like to express my warmest, sincerest and heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2024. They are family and friends.
Umalusi Ensures Quality and Fair Assessment
All exams underwent rigorous quality assurance processes conducted by Umalusi. From 19 December to 5 January, the organization meticulously standardized the results to ensure consistent performance levels across different years.
Umalusi confirmed that the 2024 assessments met the required standards. Despite concerns about marker shortages, loadshedding, and potential disruptions due to protests, the Department of Basic Education implemented effective mitigation plans.
A significant achievement this year was a substantial decrease in group copying cases. The number dropped from 945 in 2023 to 407 in 2024, indicating a positive trend in exam integrity.
Umalusi remains seriously concerned that Kwazulu-Natal and Mpumalanga are once again at the top of the list.
Matric Exam Results and Adjustments
Of the 832,993 registered candidates, 810,900 successfully wrote the exams. The remaining students were absent and their cases will be individually assessed.
The results for 68 subjects were submitted to Umalusi for standardization. While raw marks were accepted for 53 subjects, minor adjustments were made for 15 subjects – 2 upwards and 13 downwards.
A year on year comparison of the DBE results show a clear pattern of an upward trend in the number of subjects for which raw marks are being accepted over the last 4 years. This is a very clear signal that the system continues to produce consistent and reliable results over time.
Umalusi found no evidence of paper leaks or other irregularities that could have compromised the credibility and integrity of the examinations.
