NECTA CSEE Results 2025: Form Four Results and National Performance
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) announced the 2025 Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (CSEE) results on 31 January 2026. The examination was conducted from 17 November to 5 December 2025. This report presents candidate registration, examination participation, national pass rates, division performance, subject results and other important statistics.
CSEE 2025 RESULTS RELEASEDCSEE 2025 at a Glance
These headline figures provide an overview of the 2025 Form Four national examination.
Check your results: The official NECTA CSEE 2025 results portal lists examination centres. Select your centre to find the candidate's results.
1. CSEE 2025 Examination Information
2. Candidate Registration
A total of 595,810 candidates were registered for the 2025 CSEE, including school and private candidates.
| Candidate category | Number registered |
|---|---|
| School candidates | 569,883 |
| Private candidates | 25,927 |
| Total registered | 595,810 |
School Candidates by Gender
| Gender | Number registered | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Girls | 303,859 | 53% |
| Boys | 266,024 | 47% |
| Total | 569,883 | 100% |
School and Private Candidate Centres
| Candidate category | Centres |
|---|---|
| School candidate centres | 5,864 |
| Private candidate centres | 813 |
| Total centres | 6,677 |
3. Examination Participation
According to the supplied statistics, 555,606 school candidates sat for the examination, representing approximately 97.5% of the 569,883 registered school candidates. A separate attendance total for private candidates was not included in the information supplied for this article.
4. Overall CSEE Performance: 2023–2025
A total of 526,620 candidates passed the 2025 examination by attaining Divisions I, II, III and IV, representing an overall pass rate of 94.98%.
| Year | Candidates passed (Divisions I–IV) | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 471,427 | 89.36% |
| 2024 | 477,262 | 92.37% |
| 2025 | 526,620 | 94.98% |
The overall pass rate increased by 2.61 percentage points compared with the 2024 CSEE results.
5. Quality of Performance: Divisions I, II and III
In 2025, 255,404 candidates (46.1%) attained Divisions I, II and III. This compares with 43% in 2024 and 37.4% in 2023, an improvement of 8.7 percentage points over two years.
| Year | Candidates in Divisions I–III | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 197,426 | 37.4% |
| 2024 | 221,953 | 43.0% |
| 2025 | 255,404 | 46.1% |
Division Breakdown for 2025
| Division | Number of candidates supplied |
|---|---|
| Division I | 56,413 |
| Division II | 84,996 |
| Division III | 113,995 |
| Total for Divisions I–III | 255,404 |
6. Performance by Gender
The supplied statistics show that 278,108 girls and 248,512 boys passed the 2025 CSEE.
| Gender | Candidates passed | Pass rate within gender |
|---|---|---|
| Girls | 278,108 | 94.26% |
| Boys | 248,512 | 95.8% |
| Total | 526,620 | 94.98% overall |
Among all candidates who passed, girls accounted for approximately 53% and boys 47%. Among candidates who attained Divisions I, II and III, boys accounted for 53% while girls accounted for 47%.
7. CSEE 2025 Performance by Subject
The following table presents the subject pass rates supplied for the 2025 CSEE, together with comparisons with 2024 where provided.
| Subject | 2025 pass rate | Comparison with 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Civics | 71.66% | 1.32 percentage points higher |
| History | 78.23% | 4.87 percentage points higher |
| Geography | 79.46% | 7.55 percentage points higher |
| Islamic Religious Knowledge | 85.68% | Not supplied |
| Kiswahili | 97.82% | Not supplied |
| English Language | 79.48% | 3.29 percentage points higher |
| French Language | 82.90% | 7 percentage points higher |
| Chinese Language | 93.43% | 14.3 percentage points higher |
| Arabic Language | 50.62% | 17 percentage points higher |
| Physics | 84.04% | 10.06 percentage points higher |
| Chemistry | 96.88% | 0.52 percentage points higher |
| Biology | 65.70% | 8.45 percentage points lower (74.15% in 2024) |
| Engineering Science | 86.12% | Not supplied |
| Agriculture | 94.81% | Not supplied |
| Information and Computer Studies | 95.52% | Not supplied |
| Additional Mathematics | 95.91% | Not supplied |
| Food and Human Nutrition | 100% | Not supplied |
| Basic Mathematics | 26.45% | 1.1 percentage points higher |
| Commerce | 95.06% | 5.89 percentage points higher |
| Book-Keeping | 74.25% | 14.02 percentage points lower |
| Theatre Arts | 97.61% | Not supplied |
| Music | 96.67% | Not supplied |
| Physical Education | 96.29% | Not supplied |
| Fine Arts | 84.00% | Not supplied |
For technical subjects, the reported pass rates ranged from 81.22% to 100%. A separate pass rate for Literature in English was not included in the supplied statistics.
8. Private Candidates' Performance
The supplied statistics show that 16,794 private candidates (73.83%) passed the 2025 CSEE, compared with 15,703 candidates (62.51%) in 2024.
| Year | Private candidates passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,703 | 62.51% |
| 2025 | 16,794 | 73.83% |
9. Withheld Results
The results of 435 candidates were withheld following health-related difficulties that prevented them from completing the examination. According to the information supplied, these candidates will be allowed to sit the relevant examination in 2026 in accordance with NECTA regulations.
10. Cancelled Results
The results of 77 candidates were cancelled under NECTA examination regulations.
| Reason | Number of candidates |
|---|---|
| Examination malpractice | 75 |
| Abusive language in answer scripts | 2 |
| Total results cancelled | 77 |
Of the 77 candidates whose results were cancelled, 30 were school candidates and 47 were private candidates. The breakdown of the 75 malpractice cases and two abusive-language cases by candidate category was not specified.
11. How to Check NECTA CSEE Results 2025
Candidates can access their Form Four results through the official NECTA CSEE 2025 results portal by following these steps:
- Click the CHECK CSEE 2025 RESULTS button on this page.
- Use the alphabetical index to locate your examination centre.
- Click the name of your school or examination centre.
- Wait for the centre's results list to open.
- Find your examination number and review the displayed results.
12. Important Information for Candidates
Candidates should carefully verify their examination numbers and results. If a result is missing, withheld or marked with a special code, candidates should consult their school or examination centre and follow NECTA's official guidance.
For explanations of result codes and examination status, visit the official NECTA results portal.
Frequently Asked Questions about CSEE Results 2025
When were the CSEE 2025 results announced?
The results were announced on 31 January 2026.
How many candidates registered for CSEE 2025?
A total of 595,810 candidates were registered, including 569,883 school candidates and 25,927 private candidates.
What was the overall pass rate?
The reported overall pass rate was 94.98%, with 526,620 candidates passing in Divisions I–IV.
How do I check my Form Four results?
Open the official NECTA CSEE 2025 results portal, locate your examination centre and search for your examination number.
Conclusion
The 2025 Certificate of Secondary Education Examination recorded an overall pass rate of 94.98%, compared with 92.37% in 2024 and 89.36% in 2023. The supplied statistics also show an increase in the proportion of candidates attaining Divisions I, II and III, alongside varied performance across individual subjects.
THEELIMU.COM congratulates all candidates, teachers, parents and schools involved in the 2025 CSEE and wishes candidates success in their future academic and professional journeys.
Source: NECTA CSEE 2025 results portal, the examination statistics supplied for this article, and published reporting used to verify division totals and gender rates. THEELIMU.COM is an independent education information website and is not the official website of NECTA.
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