These are the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) statistics and results for 2016 National Senior Certificate (NSC) a.k.a. 2016 Matric pass rate: HOW MANY WROTE THE EXAM? 11 022 full-time students 703 part-time candidates 2016 PASS RATE 98.67% passed 1.33% failed HIGHER EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES 87.61% qualified for university study 9.83% qualified for diploma study Individual results can be accessed at www.ieb-online.co.za/asp/login.aspx.