Despite other provinces like Northern, Northwestern, and Eastern recording improved grade 12 certificate pass rates in the 2023 exams, Luapula province has broken the record with the most decreased certificate pass rate with 7 percentage points.
While Northern province recorded the highest increase with 4.28 percentage points, Luapula province recorded the most decrease grade 12 certificate pass rate with about 7 percentage points.
This decline in Luapula’s certificate pass rate is concerning, as education is a crucial element in the development of any province or country. A lack of quality education can lead to a host of problems, such as high levels of poverty, unemployment, and reduced economic growth.
Other Provinces that recorded improved certificate pass rates were Northwestern and Eastern compared to the 2022 examinations. These provinces have recorded high pass rates consistently over the years, indicating that they have implemented effective policies and programs to improve their education system’s quality.
According to the analysis of the 2023 school certificate pass rate by province indicated that Eastern (79.23%), Copperbelt (74.41%), and Southern (75.33%) provinces were ranked first, second, and third, respectively. These three provinces took the same positions as in the 2022 examinations.
The lowest pass rate was recorded in the Western province at 45.68 percent, followed by Northwestern province at 47.03 percent. The low pass rates in Western and Northwestern provinces are also concerning, as it suggests that these provinces may be facing significant challenges in providing quality education to their students. These provinces must look into the underlying issues that may be impacting their education systems and take steps to address them.
The 2023 school certificate pass rate by province highlights the need for a more significant focus on improving the quality of education in all provinces in Zambia. While some provinces have performed well, others have seen a decline, indicating that there are underlying issues that need to be addressed. By prioritizing education and implementing effective policies and programs, Zambia can ensure that all its citizens have access to quality education, which is essential for the country’s development.
efforts to however get a comment from the Provincial Education Officer – PEO were still underway by press times.
