The Botswana Examinations Council has released the Botswana PSLE Results 2025, revealing strong overall performance in this year’s Primary School Leaving Examination. According to the official statistics, 52,766 pupils sat for the 2025 exams, showing a slight drop from the 53,039 candidates recorded in 2024. The newly published report emphasizes noticeable improvements across all major performance indicators and continued growth in the learning achievements of candidates.
Botswana PSLE Results 2025 Released
Candidature Breakdown and Gender Trends
The 2025 PSLE group included 26,233 girls (49.72%) and 26,533 boys (50.28%). Data shows that female candidates outshined male candidates in every subject, maintaining the consistent pattern observed in recent years.
National Pass Rate Climbs to 99.91%
Results for the Botswana PSLE 2025 indicate that 99.91% of all candidates earned Grade E or higher, an increase from the 99.80% posted in 2024. This confirms that almost every learner met the minimum grade requirement. Only 13 candidates fell under Grade U, while 34 were classified as Grade X, mostly due to absenteeism or unresolved cases.
Grade Distribution Overview
The 2025 PSLE grade distribution is as follows:
• Grade A: 11,301 candidates (21.42%)
• Grade B: 10,436 candidates (19.78%)
• Grade C: 17,367 candidates (32.91%)
• Grade D: 9,759 candidates (18.49%)
• Grade E: 3,856 candidates (7.31%)
• Grade U: 13 candidates (0.02%)
• Grade X: 34 candidates (0.06%)
These figures reveal progress across all major grade bands. The share of candidates achieving Grade C or above rose to 74.10%, up by 0.80% from the previous year. The percentage of candidates with Grade A increased to 21.40%, while those obtaining Grade B or higher grew from 40.30% in 2024 to 41.20% in 2025.
How to Access Botswana PSLE Results 2025
Candidates can access their 2025 PSLE results either through SMS or via the BEC online portal.
1. Receiving Botswana PSLE Results 2025 via SMS
Students can obtain their results by sending a correctly formatted SMS to 16688:
Level CentreNumber CandidateNumber CandidateSurname
(Ensure proper spacing between all details.)
Important guidelines include:
- Centre numbers must consist of six characters starting with “PS” followed by four digits.
- Candidate numbers must be four digits and may include leading zeros.
- Surnames are accepted in any letter case.
- SMS access is available for seven days after the release date.
2. Checking Results Online through the BEC Portal
Candidates can also view their results through the BEC website at www.bec.co.bw by following these steps:
• Visit the official BEC website.
• Click on the “Results” section.
• Select the PSLE exam category.
• Choose the examination year (2025).
• Provide the school Centre Number and Candidate Number.
• Enter the candidate’s surname and click “Show Results.”
The online platform displays complete subject results and the corresponding grades.
Overall Summary
The Botswana PSLE Results 2025 highlight sustained improvement in national academic performance. With a 99.91% pass rate, stronger outcomes at both distinction and credit levels, and continuous gender-based gains, the results reflect enhanced learning and teaching standards across the country.
For additional information, the Botswana Examinations Council can be reached at 3650700 or toll-free at 0800 601 025.
