ZIMSEC November 2023 Ordinary O Level Results Statistics
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) recently released the results for the November 2023 Ordinary Level examinations, providing insights into the performance, pass rates, and various demographic factors influencing the outcomes. This article aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the statistics surrounding these results, offering insights into pass rates, gender-based performance variations, the number of candidates, and the noteworthy achievements of students with special needs.
Overall Pass Rate and Candidates
The pass rate for the November 2023 Ordinary Level examinations witnessed a modest increase of 4.35%, reaching 29.41%. However, the number of candidates who passed at least five subjects amounted to 54,420 out of 185,021, indicating that the majority did not meet this threshold.
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Candidate Trends
Compared to the previous year, there was a 3.1% decline in the number of candidates, with 270,129 candidates participating in the November 2023 examinations, as opposed to 278,760 in 2022. Professor Eddie Mwenje, the ZIMSEC board chairman, did not provide a specific reason for this decrease.
Gender Disparities
Analysis by Professor Mwenje revealed interesting gender disparities. The pass rate for female candidates stood at 30.1%, surpassing the 29.06% recorded for their male counterparts. This indicated a positive shift in favour of female candidates, with percentages increasing by 5.03% and 3.9%, respectively.
Category-wise Performance
The pass rate varied across different categories of candidates. School candidates, those attending regular classes, achieved a pass rate of 30.19%, while private candidates and those with special needs recorded rates of 21.85% and 25.79%, respectively.
Historical Trends of Zimsec Ordinary O Level Results since 1998
A historical perspective on pass rates provided by newZWire indicates that the pass rate has been fluctuating over the years. The 2023 pass rate of 29.41% saw a marginal increase from 28.96% in 2022, with a notable decrease in pass rates observed in 2021 and 2020.
- 2023: 29.41%
- 2022: 28.96%
- 2021: 26.34%
- 2020: 24.77%
- 2019: 31.6%
- 2018: 32.83%
- 2017: 26.35%
- 2016: 27.92%
- 2015: 27.86%
- 2014: 22.38%
- 2013: 20.72%
- 2012: 18.4%
- 2011: 19.5%
- 2010: 16.5%
- 2009: 19.33%
- 2008: 14.44%
- 2007: 9.85%
- 2006: 14.2%
- 2005: 12%
- 2004: 10.2%
- 2003: 12.8%
- 2002: 13.8%
- 2001: 13.99%
- 2000: 13.88%
- 1999: 15.69%
- 1998: 14.58%
This data provides a comprehensive overview of the O Level pass rates in Zimbabwe over a 26-year period, highlighting the dynamic nature of academic performance trends.
Accessing Results
Results for the November 2023 Ordinary Level examinations are accessible on the ZIMSEC website for a limited duration of five days, starting from the release date.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the ZIMSEC November 2023 Ordinary Level results reflect a nuanced landscape of performance, with variations across gender and candidate categories. As Zimbabwean students, parents, and guardians navigate this educational landscape, understanding these statistics becomes crucial. How can stakeholders collaboratively address the challenges highlighted by these results to enhance the overall educational experience?
References
- ZIMSEC says O’ Level pass rate up but just 54,000 out of 185,000 have 5 subjects – ZimLive, By Staff Reporter, January 22, 2024
- Exams body ZIMSEC says of the 185,021 pupils that sat for O Levels in 2023, 54,420 passed 5 or more subjects. That’s a 29.41% pass rate, a marginal increase from 28.96% in 2022. The pass rate was 30.1% for girls and 29.06% for boys. – newZWire, January 22, 2024
- ZIMSEC releases November 2023 Ordinary Level results – NewsZW, January 22, 2024
