ZIMSEC Announces 2024 Grade 7 Results, National Pass Rate at 49.01%
The Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) has officially published the Grade 7 results for 2024, revealing a national pass rate of 49.01%. This marks a notable 3.44% improvement compared to the 2023 results. The announcement brings both relief and anticipation for students and parents across the country.
Starting today, November 29, at 4 PM, candidates and guardians can access their results via the ZIMSEC online portal at zimsec.co.zw. For those opting for physical copies, results will be available at regional offices from December 2, ensuring accessibility for all.
In tandem with the results release, the government continues to streamline Form One enrolments for the 2025 academic year through the recently launched e-enrolment platform. The system, introduced on November 1, allows parents to secure boarding school placements for their children using the Electronic Ministry Application Platform (e-map). This platform will remain open until December 31, offering parents the opportunity to apply to up to five preferred boarding schools.
Taungana Ndoro, Director of Communication and Advocacy for the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education, advised parents to act promptly and pragmatically in securing school placements. Speaking to local media, Ndoro emphasized the risks of last-minute decision-making and the unrealistic expectation of guaranteed vacancies at top-choice schools.
“Boarding places have expanded as the country now boasts over 11,000 schools. However, parents declining initial offers of placement often find themselves without viable alternatives, even if their children perform exceptionally well,” Ndoro explained. He urged parents to accept available spaces to avoid unnecessary complications.
The e-map platform, first introduced in 2016, was designed to foster fairness and transparency in the school placement process. Prior to its implementation, some students faced exclusion due to unethical practices, including paid entrance tests conducted by certain school heads who exploited the system for personal gain. The government’s initiative seeks to eliminate such practices while ensuring equal opportunities for all learners.
This year, around 400,000 candidates sat for the Grade 7 examinations across Zimbabwe. As students and their families digest the results, the focus now shifts to securing educational opportunities that will set the foundation for their academic and professional futures.