The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture says 85 143 candidates have written Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Advanced Subsidiary Level (AS) examinations this year.
• NSSCAS Grade 12 full-time – 8 134 candidates
• NSSCAS Grade 12 part-time – 944 candidates
• NSSCO Grade 11 full-time – 40 671 candidates
• NSSCO Grade 11 part-time – 35 394 candidates
This was revealed by education, arts and culture executive director Sanet Steenkamp yesterday.
She said this is the number of candidates registered and verified to write examinations.
“We have 8 134 Grade 12 full-time candidates who wrote the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) level, while 944 part-time candidates have registered for exams,” she said.
Steenkamp said 40 671 ordinary level full-time candidates have registered for the NSSCO Grade 11 exams.
“Looking at the part-time NSSCO Grade 11 pupils, we received 35 394 candidates who registered for examinations.
“Sometimes we find there is a difference between those who have registered for the exams and those who actually turned up for the exams,” she said.
Steenkamp said the expected date for the results of the national examinations to be released is 12 January.
Speaking during the ministry’s Cabinet briefing last month, education minister Anna Nghipondoka said national examinations started on 16 October and ended on 23 November.
She said marking commenced on 27 October and ended yesterday, with the exclusion of the grade review period.
“The envisaged date for the release of the results is 5 January 2024, if all goes well. In case of any disruption or eventuality that may cause a delay with the administration, the results will be released on 12 January 2024,” Nghipondoka said.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
Steenkamp said in terms of the crafted key performance indicators as per the ministerial strategic plan, three indicators are considered when analysing results.
“We look at the percentage of the NSSCO candidates who are graded in a minimum of five subjects and have obtained an aggregate of 20 points, and the percentage of NSSCO candidates who obtained a C-grade in a minimum of three subjects as a qualifying entry in the AS-level,” she said.
Another indicator is the percentage of AS level candidates who are graded in at least two of the minimum three AS level subjects.
“Regarding the percentage of candidates qualifying for tertiary education, the ministry will use the total points scored by each candidate, starting from the lowest, which is zero, to the highest, which is 48, at the NSSCO level,” she said.
NO MISCONDUCT REPORTED
Steenkamp said no malpractice has been reported, except for the semi-Grade 9 examinations in the Omusati region.
“We should not mix the NSSCO and the NSSCAS examinations with semi- Grade 9 examinations. We have only received reports at a school in the Omusati region, where a school secretary stole memorandums and answer scripts for various subjects,” she said.
“That should not be confused with the NSSCO and NSSCAS. No reports have been received, and we believe the processes have been well implemented by the heads of centres and principals.”
Steenkamp said should the ministry receive any complaints, they will be handled in a manner that is befitting by the committee that deals with malpractices and the examination board sitting in March next year.
RESULTS ACCESSIBILITY
She said results will be shared with regional directorates.
“Statements of results are usually displayed physically at all the schools or examination centres, as well as at regional offices for those who do not have access to the internet,” she said.
Steenkamp said the ministry will also make use of SMS, with details to be announced soon.
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