NECTA PSLE Results 2026: Standard Seven Results and National Performance
The National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA) has announced the 2026 Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) results. A total of 1,168,718 candidates registered for the examination, while 1,139,318 candidates sat for it. This report presents the national registration figures, examination participation, pass rates, school performance and subject-by-subject results.
PSLE 2026 RESULTS RELEASEDPSLE 2026 at a Glance
These headline figures summarize the 2026 Standard Seven national examination statistics:
Check your results: NECTA publishes PSLE results by region, council and examination centre. Open the official results page using the button below, then select the appropriate location and school.
1. PSLE 2026 Examination Information
2. Candidate Registration by Gender
A total of 1,168,718 candidates registered for the 2026 Primary School Leaving Examination. The registered candidates comprised 637,214 girls and 531,504 boys.
| Candidate category | Number registered | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Girls | 637,214 | 54.52% |
| Boys | 531,504 | 45.48% |
| Total | 1,168,718 | 100% |
3. Examination Participation
Out of the 1,168,718 registered candidates, 1,139,318 candidates (97.48%) sat for the examination. A total of 29,400 candidates (2.52%) did not sit for the examination.
| Participation status | Number of candidates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sat for the examination | 1,139,318 | 97.48% |
| Did not sit for the examination | 29,400 | 2.52% |
| Total registered | 1,168,718 | 100% |
Candidates Who Did Not Sit, by Gender
| Gender | Number who did not sit |
|---|---|
| Girls | 12,238 |
| Boys | 17,162 |
| Total | 29,400 |
4. Overall PSLE 2026 Results
According to the reported results, 970,876 candidates passed by obtaining Grades A, B and C. This represents 85.22% of the 1,139,273 candidates with examination results.
| Performance measure | Number / percentage |
|---|---|
| Candidates with results | 1,139,273 |
| Candidates who passed (Grades A, B and C) | 970,876 |
| Overall pass rate | 85.22% |
Pass Rate by Gender
| Gender | Number who passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Girls | 527,622 | 84.43% |
| Boys | 443,254 | 86.18% |
| Total | 970,876 | 85.22% |
5. Comparison of Overall Pass Rates: 2023–2026
The overall pass rate increased by 3.42 percentage points compared with 2025, reaching 85.22% in 2026.
| Examination year | Overall pass rate |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 80.58% |
| 2024 | 80.87% |
| 2025 | 81.80% |
| 2026 | 85.22% |
6. Quality of Performance: Grades A and B
In 2026, 429,667 candidates (37.72%) obtained Grades A and B. This was an increase of 0.82 percentage points compared with the 36.90% recorded in 2025.
| Year | Share of candidates obtaining Grades A and B |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 27.00% |
| 2024 | 36.00% |
| 2025 | 36.90% |
| 2026 | 37.72% |
For 2026, the reported gender breakdown among candidates obtaining Grades A and B was 214,156 girls and 215,511 boys.
7. School Performance by Grade Categories
A total of 20,010 schools had PSLE 2026 results. The school performance figures show the distribution of schools across the reported grade categories.
| School performance category | Number of schools | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Schools with Grades A, B and C | 18,584 | 92.87% |
| Schools with Grade C | 12,914 | 64.54% |
| Schools with Grades A and B | 5,670 | 28.33% |
Schools with Grade E: 2023–2026
| Examination year | Number of schools |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2026 | 13 |
8. PSLE 2026 Performance by Subject
The PSLE assesses candidates in six subject areas. The reported 2026 pass rates are shown below.
| Subject | Pass rate in 2026 |
|---|---|
| Kiswahili | 93.13% |
| English Language | 50.50% |
| Social Studies and Vocational Skills | 76.53% |
| Civics and Moral Education | 90.12% |
| Science and Technology | 80.34% |
| Mathematics | 62.56% |
According to the supplied examination report, pass rates increased in most subjects compared with 2025. Science and Technology was the exception, recording a decline of 4.09 percentage points.
9. Withheld Results and Cancelled Results
Results Withheld
NECTA withheld the results of 371 candidates who became ill and were unable to complete the examination in a substantial number of subjects or all subjects. These candidates will be given an opportunity to repeat the PSLE in 2027, in accordance with the examination regulations.
Results Cancelled
The results of 31 candidates were cancelled under the applicable examination rules:
- 26 candidates were found to have engaged in examination malpractice.
- 5 candidates wrote abusive or obscene language in their examination scripts.
10. How to Check NECTA PSLE Results 2026
Parents, guardians and candidates can access the results through the official NECTA results portal by following these steps:
- Click the CHECK PSLE 2026 RESULTS button on this page.
- On the NECTA page, select the region where the candidate sat for the examination.
- Select the relevant council or district.
- Choose the candidate's examination school.
- Find the candidate using their examination number.
- Open the relevant result record to view the performance.
Privacy notice: The 2026 results are accessed using examination numbers rather than candidates' names. If a candidate has forgotten their examination number, the parent or guardian should contact the head of the school where the candidate sat for the examination.
11. What Happens After the PSLE Results?
Following the release of PSLE 2026 results, NECTA will submit the results to the relevant authorities to facilitate the selection of candidates for admission to secondary education.
Parents and guardians should follow official announcements from the President's Office – Regional Administration and Local Government (TAMISEMI) for information about Form One selection for 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions about PSLE Results 2026
1. Have the 2026 Standard Seven results been released?
Yes. NECTA's official results portal lists the 2026 Primary School Leaving Examination results.
2. How many candidates registered for PSLE 2026?
A total of 1,168,718 candidates registered for the 2026 examination.
3. What was the overall pass rate in 2026?
The overall pass rate was 85.22%, based on 970,876 candidates who passed out of 1,139,273 candidates with results.
4. How can I check a candidate's results?
Visit the official NECTA PSLE 2026 results page, select the region, council and school, then search using the candidate's examination number.
5. What if the candidate has forgotten their examination number?
The parent or guardian should contact the head of the school where the candidate sat for the examination to obtain the correct examination number.
Conclusion
The 2026 Primary School Leaving Examination results show an overall pass rate of 85.22%, an increase of 3.42 percentage points compared with 2025. The results also provide information about candidate participation, performance by gender, school grade categories and subject-level achievement.
THEELIMU.COM congratulates all candidates, parents, teachers and schools involved in the 2026 PSLE. We wish the candidates every success as they prepare for the next stage of their education.
Source: NECTA PSLE 2026 results portal and the 2026 PSLE examination statistics. THEELIMU.COM is an independent education information website and is not the official website of NECTA.
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