Joseph Isangura
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has released the Form Six results for 2025, revealing a stellar national pass rate of 99.95%, the highest on record in recent years.
A total of 125,779 candidates from registered secondary schools sat for the Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE). Only 68 students — roughly 0.05% — missed the examination, indicating improved exam preparedness and system efficiency compared to previous years.
In a press conference held in Dar es Salaam, Prof. Said Mohamed, NECTA’s Executive Secretary, celebrated the results, noting that student performance has improved in both quality and equity.
“This year, 61,120 candidates earned Division I, making up 48.57% of all candidates, while 49,385 students — or 39.24% — obtained Division II,” said Prof. Mohamed. “That shows a 0.22% rise in academic excellence compared to 2024.”
One of the most notable achievements is the gender equality in performance. According to NECTA, female and male students achieved an identical pass rate of 99.95%. Specifically, 61,953 girls and 63,826 boys passed the 2025 ACSEE, a sign of progress in eliminating gender disparities in education.
This outcome is a milestone for Tanzania’s education sector and aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 5 (Gender Equality) and Goal 4 (Quality Education) of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
Experts have attributed this year’s impressive results to a blend of improved teacher training, better access to digital education resources, and more effective government investments in public education infrastructure. The results also reflect progress under initiatives like Free Education Policy, which has expanded access to secondary education.
The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has been working closely with development partners to strengthen STEM subjects, teacher recruitment, and examination integrity — all contributing factors to this year’s success.
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With over 110,000 students passing with strong grades, Tanzania’s tertiary education system is expected to see a surge in admissions. The Tanzania Commission for Universities (TCU) is set to open university application windows, while National Council for Technical Education (NACTE) will handle enrollments into technical colleges.
Popular career paths among top-performing students include engineering, health sciences, business management, and information and communication technology (ICT) — areas considered vital for national growth under Tanzania Vision 2025.
Beyond statistics, this year’s Form Six results underscore a national narrative of progress, resilience, and equity. Tanzania continues to rise in regional education rankings and has become a model for other African nations striving to expand quality access to education.
Still, education stakeholders caution that regional inequalities, teacher shortages in rural areas, and limited university capacity remain ongoing challenges that must be addressed to maintain this momentum.
