Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has extended his best wishes to the Matric Class of 2025 as they prepare for their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, which officially begin on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
Gauteng has consistently ranked among the country’s top-performing provinces in the NSC results. In 2024, the province achieved an 88.4% pass rate, placing third nationally behind the Free State (91%) and KwaZulu-Natal (89.5%).
This year, a total of 188,057 candidates have registered to write the NSC exams in Gauteng. The cohort includes 144,315 full-time and 43,742 part-time learners who will sit for their exams at 1,007 examination centres across the province. These comprise 741 public schools, 267 independent schools, and 25 designated centres.
The Gauteng Provincial Government has worked throughout the year to prepare matriculants for success. Premier Lesufi called on parents and guardians to continue supporting learners during the examination period.
To ensure smooth and secure exams, systems have been implemented to mitigate potential disruptions, such as service delivery protests and operational challenges. Authorities have assured that all learners will be able to write under safe and conducive conditions.
“On behalf of the Gauteng Provincial Government, I wish the Class of 2025 all the best in their upcoming final examinations. May your hard work and dedication throughout the year bear fruit as you prepare for these exams, which mark the culmination of your basic education,” said Premier Lesufi.
He added that the provincial government remains confident the Class of 2025 will uphold Gauteng’s proud tradition of academic excellence and resilience.
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