Record Number Of Students To Sit 2025 ZIMSEC Exams

Primary and Secondary Education Minister Torerayi Moyo said that a record 355,633 candidates will sit this year’s Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) exams.

Moyo said the rise in numbers is due to the construction of more schools, the opening of additional exam centres, and the rollout of an early warning system that is helping to keep learners in school.

The exams are already underway with early practicals, while theory papers are set to begin on 13 October.

The minister added that the ministry is projecting a 96 per cent pass rate at A-Level and 33 per cent at O-Level. He said:

“In 2023, a total of 287 650 O-Level candidates and 35 000 A-Level candidates sat for the November exams.

“The numbers rose in 2024 to 309 752 O-Level candidates and 34 295 A-Level candidates.

“Now, in 2025, we have registered 318 341 O-Level and 37 292 A-Level candidates across 2 524 O-Level centres and 897 A-Level centres.

“This demonstrates both the accessibility of education and the resilience of our learners.”

More: The Sunday Mail

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