Getting through school in SA: How learners make it to the end after a poor start
Bizcommunity | 02.06.2026 22:52
South Africa’s schooling system presents a striking paradox. Fewer than one in five Grade 4 learners can read for meaning, yet more than 60% of young people (aged 15 to 24) eventually complete Grade 12. Matric (school leaving exam) pass rates have been rising steadily and reached record highs in recent years, especially in poorer schools.
