Question NW2974 to the Minister of Basic Education
08 September 2015 - NW2974
Lovemore, Ms AT to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(I) In respect of each province, what number of (a)(i) male and (ii) female learners wrote (aa) mathematics, (bb) physical science and (cc) life science in the National Senior Certificate final examination and (b) each sex passed each specified subject with (i) more than 30%, (ii) more than 40% and (iii) more than 50% from the end of 2010 up to the latest specified date for which information is available; (2) in respect of each province, what percentage of (a) male and (b) female learners (i) repeated Grade 10 and (i i)dropped out of school after Grade 9 from 20 I 0 up to the latest specified date for which information is available? NW3479E
Reply:
(I) The response to no. I (a) (i) (i i) (aa) (bb) (cc) (b) (i) (i i) (iii) is attached on the excel spreadsheet as an annexure.
(2) In respect of each province, what percentage of (a) male and (b) female learners (i) repeated Grade 10
Attached find here: Table 1: Percentage of learners repeating Grade 10 in ordinary schools, by province, 2010-2014