Question NW1125 to the Minister of Higher Education and Training
24 May 2018 - NW1125
Van der Westhuizen, Mr AP to ask the Minister of Higher Education and Training
With reference to each community education and training college, (a) what number of subjects did learners enrol for in respect of the (i) Senior Certificate and (ii) National Senior Certificate examination cycles in each of the past three academic years and (b) of the specified subjects, (i) what number of subjects were eventually written and (ii) what number of students achieved marks (aa) equal to 40% and above and (bb) between 30% and 40% in each case?
Reply:
The Department of Basic Education is best placed to respond to this question, as it is the custodian of both the Senior Certificate and National Senior Certificate examinations. The Community Education and Training Colleges through their Community Learning Centres provide opportunities to individuals for enrolment into these examinations.