Question NW364 to the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
25 February 2021 - NW364
King, Ms C to ask the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation
What is the (a) total number of students who wrote their final examination in the 2020 academic year and (b) ratio of those who wrote exams versus the enrolment rate of 2020?
Reply:
(a) A total of 469 549 candidates participated in the November 2020 final examinations.
(b) The table below provides a breakdown of enrolments and participation ratios per qualification as at 19 February 2021.
Qualification Category |
Number Enrolled |
Number Wrote |
Participation Ratio |
National Certificate (Vocational) Level 2 - 4 |
175 232
|
138 351
|
79.0% |
National Technical Education Report 190/1 N1-N6 |
355 535
|
289 509
|
81.4% |
General Education and Training Certificate: Adult Basic Education and Training Level 4 |
74 063
|
41 689
|
56.3% |
Total |
604 830 |
469 549 |
77.6% |