Matric results: Political parties sing the class of 2024's praises

JOHANNESBURG - Political parties have congratulated the class of 2024 for their historical pass rate - of 87.3%.

However, Build One South Africa (BOSA) has expressed reservations about whether it’s a true reflection of the state of the country’s education system.

The party says the pass rate is misleading - since more than half a million children who started school in 2013 - did not achieve a matric certificate.

The class of 2024 entered high school just as the COVID-19 pandemic shut down much of society.

While they are being hailed for beating the odds - BOSA says the true pass rate for this cohort is only around 51%.

Of the 1.2 million grade 1s in 2013 - only 615, 000 reached matric.

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BOSA’s spokesperson - Roger Solomons - says this points to an education system that is failing the future of young people.

“There’s nothing different between the ANC and the DA which inflates these numbers for officialdom to look good.”

With the implementation of the basic education laws amendment bill due before the class of 2025 writes matric - the Freedom Front Plus says it expects the demand for independent schooling to increase.

The party’s been opposed to the changes it will bring particularly in determining the language policy for schools.]

The DA’s Delmaine Christians has congratulated the matrics who persevered despite economic hardships.

“Improving our national pass rate starts with strong foundations in early childhood development and well-trained teachers who inspire success.”

The African Christian Democratic Party says it wants to recognise the contribution of rural schools in improving overall performance - and it strengthens the party’s resolve to fight against their closure.