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24 April 2026
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NSSCO

Also known as: senior secondary examination · Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary · Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) · NSSCO examination · 2025 NSSCO examinations · Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary Level

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Students' union demands disability data in national exam results

The News

The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) has criticised the education ministry for excluding disability-disaggregated data from the 2025 NSSCO and AS national examination results, saying for the second consecutive year learners with disabilities are rendered invisible in national reporting. The ministry responded that it reported all candidates collectively as an inclusive approach, while Nanso argues that without separate disability data, the system cannot assess whether learners with disabilities are accessing and succeeding in education.

29 January 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 29 January

  1. Students' union demands disability data in national exam results

    The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) has criticised the education ministry for excluding disability-disaggregated data from the 2025 NSSCO and AS national examination results, saying for the second consecutive year learners with disabilities are rendered invisible in national reporting. The ministry responded that it reported all candidates collectively as an inclusive approach, while Nanso argues that without separate disability data, the system cannot assess whether learners with disabilities are accessing and succeeding in education.

    29 January 2026 · New Era →

Saturday 24 January

  1. Namibia must invest in early education foundations

    A public policy expert argues that Namibia's annual focus on senior secondary examination results obscures the real problem: weak foundations in early childhood, pre-primary, and primary education. He contends that investing in quality early learning centres, trained educators, and strong literacy and numeracy programmes at the base will create a healthier system than attempting costly remediation at secondary and tertiary levels.

    24 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 19 January

  1. Government expands NSFAF subsidy to Grade 11 students

    Namibia's education ministry has widened access to tertiary education funding by including Grade 11 (NSSCO Ordinary Level) students in the subsidised model and raising the non-tuition household income threshold to N$300,000. Minister Sanet Steenkamp emphasised that NSFAF requirements remain the basis for funding eligibility, and tertiary institutions must refund any illegally collected registration fees.

    19 January 2026 · New Era →

Thursday 15 January

  1. NSSCO exam results show improved learner readiness across key metrics

    The 2025 NSSCO examination results demonstrate gains in key performance indicators, with the proportion of full-time candidates achieving a grade C or better in at least three subjects rising from 29.5% to 36.0%, and candidates meeting revised benchmarks increasing from 34.6% to 40.3%. Education minister Sanet Steenkamp attributed the improvements to targeted interventions in teaching and learning, noting stronger academic foundations and increased preparedness for higher-level studies.

    15 January 2026 · Namibian Sun →

Wednesday 14 January

  1. Ministry releases 2025 NSSCO and NSSCAS examination results

    The Ministry of Education announced the official release of Namibia's 2025 national senior secondary examination results (NSSCO and NSSCAS). The executive director commended learners, teachers, and parents for their efforts and encouraged all stakeholders to support learners' continued academic progress and future development.

    14 January 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Only 36% of 2025 NSSCO learners qualify for advanced level

    According to Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp, 13,921 of 38,692 full-time learners who sat the 2025 Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary examination qualified for progression to Advanced Subsidiary level, a slight improvement from 29.5% in 2024. Regional performance varies significantly, with Kavango East leading at 52.7% while Kunene performed lowest at 23%.

    14 January 2026 · Informanté →

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