The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the results of the 2025 Computer-Based West African Senior School Certificate Examination (CB-WASSCE) for private candidates (second series).
In a statement issued by Moyosola Adesina, Acting Head of Public Affairs, WAEC disclosed that 33,989 out of 65,752 candidates who sat for the examination — representing 51.69 percent — obtained credit passes and above in at least five subjects, with or without English Language and Mathematics.
Further breakdown shows that 27,727 candidates (42.17 percent) secured five credits including both English Language and Mathematics.
Participation and Performance Overview
A total of 69,604 candidates registered for the examination, marking a 1.8 percent increase compared to the 68,342 entries recorded in 2024. However, 65,752 candidates eventually sat for the examination across 370 centres nationwide between November 11 and December 17, 2025.
WAEC revealed that 94.21 percent (61,943 candidates) have had their results fully processed and released. Meanwhile, 3,809 candidates (5.79 percent) still have some subjects being processed due to errors attributed to them.
Gender Distribution
Of the candidates who wrote the examination:
32,005 were male (48.68 percent)
33,747 were female (51.32 percent)
Candidates with Special Needs
WAEC also reported that 235 candidates with special needs registered for the examination. This group included:
3 visually impaired candidates
24 hearing-impaired candidates
3 albino candidates
The council stated that adequate provisions were made to accommodate them during the examination.
Performance Trend Compared to Previous Years
The percentage of private candidates who obtained five credits including English and Mathematics stood at:
44.29 percent in 2023
53.64 percent in 2024
42.17 percent in 2025
This reflects an 11.47 percent decline compared to 2024 results.
WAEC noted that performance statistics for private candidates cannot be directly compared with those of school candidates, as private candidates are outside the formal school system.
Withheld Results and Malpractice Cases
The council withheld 1,899 results (2.89 percent) over alleged examination malpractice. WAEC stated that investigations are ongoing and decisions will be communicated directly to affected candidates after review by the appropriate committee.
How to Check Results
Candidates are advised to check their results via the WAEC result portal before proceeding to access their digital certificates.
Hard copy certificates must be requested online through the WAEC Certificate Request Portal (e-Certman).
WAEC urged candidates to carefully review their results and take necessary steps where required.
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