How Star Colleges performed in the 2025 matric exams - beyond the 100% pass rate
A perfect pass rate was only part of Star Colleges’ 2025 matric story. Learners delivered strong results across mathematics, science and technology subjects, with high distinction rates and Bachelor-level passes positioning the majority of candidates for university study.
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Star Colleges has recorded a 100% matric pass rate in the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations, delivering strong performances across key gateway subjects, particularly mathematics, science and technology.
The institution said the results reflect sustained academic excellence across its campuses, with learners performing well not only in high-demand subjects but across the full curriculum.
More than 90% of matriculants achieved Bachelor passes, qualifying the vast majority of learners for admission to university degree programmes. The 2025 cohort also achieved hundreds of distinctions, with several top-performing learners securing eight or more distinctions.
Star Colleges reported particularly strong outcomes in mathematics, physical sciences, life sciences and technology-related subjects, areas widely regarded as critical for entry into science, commerce and technology-focused tertiary studies.
Key Mathematics, Science and Technology Statistics
Star Colleges recorded notable achievement in high-demand gateway subjects:
Mathematics: Distinction rates of up to 17% across cohorts, achieved despite the recognised national difficulty of the subject.
Physical Sciences: Distinctions achieved across multiple cohorts, with rates reaching up to 17%, reflecting sound scientific understanding.
Life Sciences: Strong outcomes with distinction rates of up to 46% in certain cohorts.
Advanced Programme Mathematics: Distinctions achieved, confirming strong performance among learners pursuing extended mathematics.
Information Technology: Outstanding performance, with distinction rates of over 70% in some cohorts.
Computer Applications Technology: Distinction rates reaching 75%, highlighting applied digital competence.
Engineering Graphics and Design: Solid distinction outcomes, demonstrating technical and analytical proficiency.
Beyond mathematics and science, the institution recorded consistent achievement in languages, commercial subjects, religious studies, creative arts and tourism, contributing to balanced academic outcomes across disciplines.
Strong aggregate scores further underscored Star Colleges’ emphasis on academic rigour, disciplined learning and preparation for university studies in science, commerce, technology and related fields.
The institution congratulated its matriculants, educators and parents on the results and wished the Class of 2025 continued success in their future academic and professional pursuits.