The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially published the results for the 2025 Second Series Private Candidate WASSCE, conducted via computer-based testing. This year’s data indicates a notable decline in academic performance, with the overall pass rate dropping by 11.47 percentage points compared to the previous year.
Performance Benchmarks and Context
According to a statement from Moyosola Adesina, WAEC’s Head of Public Affairs, 42.17% of candidates earned credits in five or more subjects, including the mandatory English Language and Mathematics. This reflects a downward trend when compared to the 53.64% recorded in 2024 and 44.29% in 2023. WAEC clarified that these figures should not be compared to regular school-based exams, as private candidates operate independently of the formal education system.
Candidate Statistics
Of the 65,752 individuals who completed the exam, 27,727 met the five-credit benchmark (including English and Math). Broader data shows that 33,989 candidates (51.69%) achieved five credits regardless of whether English or Math were included. Overall interest in the exam grew slightly, with registration rising by 1.8% to a total of 69,604 applicants.
Processing Status and Malpractice
Currently, 94.21% of results (61,943) have been fully processed and released. The remaining 3,809 results are undergoing finalization due to candidate-related errors. Furthermore, 1,899 results (2.89%) are being withheld pending investigations into alleged examination malpractice; affected individuals will be notified once a final decision is reached.
Demographic Breakdown
The candidate pool was nearly balanced by gender, consisting of 32,005 males (48.68%) and 33,747 females (51.32%). In the high-performance bracket (five credits including English and Math), females slightly outperformed males with 14,311 successful candidates compared to 13,416 males.
Accessing 2025 WAEC Results
Candidates can now view their performance online and download digital certificates through the official portal. Hard copies are also available upon request.
To view your scores, follow these steps below:
- Log in to https://www.waecdirect.org/.
- Enter your unique Examination Number.
- Set the year to 2025 and the type to PRIVATE CANDIDATES.
- Input your PIN and Serial Number.
- Click “Submit” to display your result.
