WAEC releases Computer-Based WASSCE results, records 42% pass rate

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•WAEC released the 2025 Computer-Based WASSCE results on February 16, 2026.
•The overall pass rate for the Computer-Based WASSCE was recorded at 42%.
•Female private candidates outperformed male private candidates in the 2025 WASSCE results.

What Could Happen If...

▸If the pass rate remains low in subsequent WASSCE examinations educational authorities and policymakers in West Africa may increase interventions to improve student performance and examination standards.

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If WASSCE pass rates influence public perception of education quality, education-related equities may experience volatility.

This is not investment advice. Market exposure is based on conditional event analysis.

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🏛West African Examinations Council

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)WAEC releases Computer-Based WASSCE results, records 42% pass rate AFRICAPunch (Nigeria)WAEC releases 2025 private WASSCE results, female candidates outperform males

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results for the 2025 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), reporting a pass rate of 42%. This release includes results for private candidates, where female candidates notably outperformed their male counterparts. The results reflect the performance of students across the West African region, highlighting gender disparities in examination outcomes. These results are significant for educational stakeholders and policymakers aiming to improve academic standards and gender equity in the region.