Education: Post-NCE: a stable cohort, visible progress, and ongoing challenges

The results of the National Certificate of Education (NCE) 2025 presented a mixed yet encouraging picture for the entire Republic. This year, 15,047 candidates sat for the exams in Mauritius, Rodrigues, and Agaléga, confirming the stability of the system despite recent challenges. In Mauritius alone, 6,789 boys participated in the exams, achieving a pass rate of 67.85%, up from 66.02% last year. The 7,443 girls also showed improvements, traditionally ...