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Grade 3 learners at 115 schools average 23% in mathematics

National Education Collaboration Trust presented its findings on foundation phase literacy and numeracy

Delegates attend the India, Brazil and South Africa Symposium on quality foundational learning in Cape Town on 21 October 2026. Photo: Shelley Christians/EdDesk
South African grade 3 learners scored an average of 23% in mathematics and 34% in English First Additional Language, according to a 2026 baseline assessment presented by the National Education Collaboration Trust (NECT).
The 2026 study covered 115 primary schools across six provinces, and aimed to establish a grade 3 reading and mathematics benchmark for tracking progress and targeting interventions.
Of the learners assessed, 43% fell into the lowest maths category, described as “not achieved”, according to findings released at the India, Brazil and South Africa Symposium on Quality Foundational Learning held in Cape Town on 21…

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