The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts, and Culture has reported improved performance in the 2025 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level (NSSCO) and Advanced Subsidiary Level (NSSCAS) examinations.
Minister Sanet Steenkamp announced the results today.
A total of 38,692 full-time candidates registered for the NSSCO exams, fewer than last year.
Part-time enrolment increased to 42,819, highlighting the growing demand for second-choice education.
The Ministry says the boy child performed strongly in the 2025 results, showing a notable improvement.
Nationally, 36% of full-time candidates qualified for progression to the National Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary level.
Kavango East led with a progression rate of 52.7%, followed by Oshikoto at 40.7% and the Khomas Region at 38%.
Kavango West recorded 37.6%, Omusati 37%, Oshana 36.4%, and Ohangwena 35.5%.
Lower progression rates were recorded in ||Kharas at 33.7%, Erongo at 32.7%, and Zambezi at 31.7%.
Otjozondjupa achieved 27.8%, followed by Hardap at 25.7% and Omaheke at 25%, while Kunene ranked last with 23%.
A. Shipena Secondary School in |Khomas and Epukiro Post 3 High School in Omaheke ranked among the top ten schools nationally at the Advanced Subsidiary level.
Meanwhile, Sylvia Haufiku from Jan Möhr Secondary School placed among the top 20 learners nationally at Ordinary Level.
The last time a learner from the school featured among the top performers was in 2021, when Rhosta Lyatumba earned the distinction of being Jan Möhr's top-performing student.
"I wish to reaffirm that the outcomes I presented today reflect a collective investment of our nation in education. They reflect the perseverance and determination of our candidates, the professionalism and hard work of our teachers, and the sustained support of our parents, communities, and stakeholders across the country," said Steenkamp.
Overall academic performance also improved, with 40.3% of candidates meeting the revised benchmark of at least 25 points in five subjects.