The Class of 2023 from Western Cape achieved an exceptional academic performance, with a matric pass rate of 81.54%. Over 50,000 students met the qualifications for advanced education, and a recordbreaking 42.2% attained a bachelor’s pass required for university admission. The students from Western Cape achieved the highest pass rate nationwide in Mathematics and Physical Sciences, despite facing numerous challenges throughout the year. This triumph highlights the transformative power of education and the resilience of Western Cape’s education system.
