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The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has officially released the November 2025 Advanced Level examination results, announcing a significant national pass rate of 95.75%.

Candidates were able to access their results via the official portal from 1600 hours on Thursday using the council’s dedicated website.

A total of 36,635 candidates sat for the examinations last year, with 36,282 of them writing two or more subjects.

From this cohort, an impressive 34,740 candidates achieved a Grade E or better in at least two subjects, thereby meeting the national benchmark for a pass.

This year’s pass rate marks a notable increase of 1.17 percentage points from the 2024 figure of 94.58%, continuing a positive trajectory in national performance.

In a statement accompanying the results release, ZIMSEC underscored the steady improvement in candidate outcomes, attributing the success to combined efforts across the education sector.

The council praised the dedication of both learners and educators in navigating the academic year.

“The consistent upward trend in pass rates over recent years is a testament to the resilience and focused effort of our students, teachers, and school authorities,” the ZIMSEC statement said.

The council further elaborated on the broader significance of the results, noting their alignment with national educational goals.

It emphasized that the high success rate provides a robust foundation for the nation’s future workforce and tertiary education intake.

“This outstanding performance is not just a statistic; it represents thousands of young people well-prepared to proceed to higher education and critical skills development, which are pillars of our national development agenda,” ZIMSEC stated.

The council also provided technical guidance for candidates, reminding them of the official channels for result verification.

All candidates must use the designated online portal to access their statements of results, a measure designed to ensure security and efficiency.

While the overall national picture is strong, ZIMSEC acknowledged the individual efforts behind the aggregate figure.

It congratulated all successful candidates while encouraging those who may not have achieved the desired grades to utilize available support systems and consider re-sitting.

The 1.17% increment, though seemingly modest, reflects a meaningful improvement affecting hundreds of additional students who have now met the critical threshold for further academic or vocational progression.

Education analysts are expected to delve deeper into the subject-level performance and regional distributions as more detailed data becomes available.

For now, the announcement brings relief and celebration to thousands of households across Zimbabwe, marking the culmination of the 2025 Advanced Level examination cycle with record-setting success.