MANEB PSLCE 2025/2026 Results: Malawi 2025: Official Primary School Leaving Examination Results
Malawi, August 18, 2025 – The Malawi National Examinations Board (MANEB), in collaboration with the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education, has officially released the results of the 2025 Primary School Leaving Examinations (PSLCE) and the Secondary Education Certificate (JCE).
According to the official statement, to qualify for the PSLCE, candidates must pass five subjects, including English.
MANEB PSLCE 2025/2026 Results
Breakdown of PSLCE 2025 Results
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Overall performance
Out of 247,958 candidates who sat for the examination, 216,972 passed. This represents a 87.50% pass rate nationwide. -
Male candidates
From the 120,122 boys who sat for the exams, 108,843 passed. This equals a 90.61% pass rate, which is higher compared to female candidates. -
Female candidates
Out of 127,836 girls, 108,129 passed. This represents a 84.56% pass rate, slightly lower than that of male candidates. -
Special Needs Education (SNE) candidates
A total of 3,178 candidates with special needs sat for the exams, of which 2,385 passed. This is equivalent to a 75.05% pass rate.

The results reflect an encouraging national performance, as the majority of candidates met the passing requirements. Boys outperformed girls in passing rates, while students with special needs recorded comparatively lower results.
Education analysts suggest that while Malawi’s education sector continues to show progress, more targeted support for girls and students with special needs is needed to ensure equality in academic achievement.
The PSLCE 2025 results highlight Malawi’s steady educational progress. Parents and guardians are encouraged to continue supporting students, while the government is urged to strengthen gender equity initiatives and expand resources for students with disabilities. These efforts will be vital to further improving performance levels in the coming years.
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