WAEC Results Statistics/ Key Insights and Analysis: The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results for the 2024 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). This announcement, made on Monday in Lagos, has sparked significant interest among students, parents, and educators who are eager to analyze the performance outcomes.
Key Information:
| Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Total Candidates | 1,814,736 |
| Schools Participated | 25,126 |
| Candidates Passed | 1,332,089 (73.79%) |
| Full Results Released | 1,685,889 (93.39%) |
| Results Withheld | 215,267 (11.92%) |
| Credit in 5+ Subjects | 1,301,941 (72.12%) with English & Maths |
| Year-on-Year Change | 7.69% decrease in pass rate from 2023 |
Overview of the 2024 WASSCE Examination
The 2024 WASSCE was conducted over seven weeks and six days, from April 30 to June 24. A total of 1,814,736 candidates registered from 25,126 secondary schools across Nigeria, with 1,805,216 candidates actually sitting for the examination. Out of these, 1,685,889 candidates (93.39%) had all their papers processed and released, while 119,327 candidates (6.61%) still have some subjects being processed.
Examination Malpractice and Results Withheld
Amos Josiah Dangut, Head of WAEC Nigeria, reported that the results of 215,267 candidates (11.92%) are being withheld due to examination malpractice. This is a decrease from the 16.29% recorded in the 2023 WASSCE.
Performance Analysis: WAEC Results Statistics
- Credit and Above in Five Subjects: 1,332,089 candidates (73.79%) achieved credit and above in at least five subjects, irrespective of whether English and/or Mathematics were included.
- Credit in Five Subjects Including English and Mathematics: 1,301,941 candidates (72.12%) achieved credit and above in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. This represents a 7.69% decrease from the 79.81% pass rate recorded in 2023.
Detailed Analysis of Candidates’ Performance
Of the 1,805,216 candidates who took the examination, 1,332,089 candidates (73.79%) obtained credit and above in a minimum of five subjects, whether or not English Language and Mathematics were included. This highlights the overall success of candidates across a broad range of subjects.
