The West African Examinations Council has released the results of the Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination for Private Candidates, 2026 – First Series, recording a 32.72 per cent pass rate.
This was contained in a statement released on Friday by the Head of Public Affairs at the WAEC National Office, Moyosola Adesina.
According to the statement, out of 10,523 candidates who sat the examination, 3,429 candidates representing 32.72 per cent obtained credit and above in a minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
The statement read, “3,429 candidates representing 32.72 per cent obtained credit and above in a minimum of five subjects, including English Language and Mathematics.
The percentage of candidates in this category in the WASSCE for Private Candidates, 2024 and 2025 – First Series, that is, those who obtained credit and above in a minimum of five (5) subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, were 30.95 per cent and 26.96 per cent respectively. Thus, there is a marginal increase of 5.76 per cent in performance in this regard.
This is the highest pass rate in three years, compared to 30.95 per cent in 2024 and 2025 First Series of the CB-WASSCE, according to the statement.
Meanwhile, 4,598 candidates (43.87 per cent) obtained credit and above in a minimum of five subjects (with or without English Language and Mathematics).
