The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has officially released the results for the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), bringing relief and excitement to students and parents across the country. 

The announcement was made on Monday, August 4, by WAEC’s Head of National Office, Amos Dangut, confirming the release of the much-anticipated results for school candidates.

Here are the key facts from the released data and share some important highlights from the 2025 WASSCE:

Less Than 4 in 10 Students Met Core Benchmark

Out of over 1.9 million candidates who sat for the exam, only 754,545 (about 38.32%) secured credits in at least five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics. 

This is often the minimum requirement for gaining admission into many Nigerian tertiary institutions. While over 87% earned credits in five subjects with or without the two core subjects, this lower percentage highlights an ongoing challenge in foundational learning outcomes.

Female Candidates Slightly Outnumbered Males

WAEC revealed a fairly even gender distribution: 992,526 females (50.40%) and 976,787 males (49.60%) participated in the 2025 exam. 

The data shows the continued narrowing of the gender gap in secondary school participation in Nigeria and across participating countries.

Special Needs Candidates Were Included

A total of 12,178 candidates with various degrees of special needs were registered and assessed. These included individuals with visual impairments, hearing challenges, and other conditions. WAEC’s inclusive approach in accommodating these students reflects a growing effort to provide equal access to education.

Results Mostly Processed and Ready

As of the release date, WAEC confirmed that results for 77.06% of the candidates had been fully processed and released. This indicates a smooth examination and marking process, despite the large number of students across Nigeria and other participating countries like Côte d’Ivoire, Benin Republic, and Equatorial Guinea.

What you should know

Candidates can now check their results online through WAEC’s official portal. Meanwhile, discussions are underway to begin computer-based testing (CBT) for future SSCEs. 

The Federal Government, in collaboration with NECO, has tested CBT for school exams and plans to transition WAEC exams to CBT centres by 2026.