O-Level Results & Pass Rate SingaporeO-Level Results & Pass Rate Singapore
Official O-Level progression data from SingStat. 99.1% of O-Level students progressed to post-secondary education in 2024. Real data from Table M920221.
O-Levels
Post-Secondary 2024
of students
Achievement
5+ Passes 2024
of students
Male Students
Progression 2024
of males
Female Students
Progression 2024
of females
O-Level to Post-Secondary Progression (2015-2024)
Percentage of O-Level students who progressed to JC, Polytechnic, ITE, or other post-secondary institutions
O-Level Pass Rate Thresholds
Percentage achieving different pass levels
O-Level Candidates by Year
Number of students taking O-Levels
Data Sources
Post-Secondary Progression Data
- • Source: Singapore Department of Statistics (SingStat)
- • Table ID: M920221 ↗
- • Provider: Ministry of Education (MOE)
- • Coverage: JC, Polytechnic, ITE, MI, LASALLE, NAFA
- • Last Updated: November 17, 2025
Key Statistics (2024)
- • Overall Progression: 99.1% (highest on record)
- • Male Progression: 99.1%
- • Female Progression: 99.0%
- • 10-Year Improvement: +0.9% (from 98.2% in 2015)
Key Insights (Based on Real Data)
Record High Progression
Real SingStat data shows 99.1% of O-Level students progressed to post-secondary education in 2024, the highest rate in the 10-year data series.
Gender Parity
Male and female students show nearly identical progression rates (99.1% vs 99.0%), demonstrating gender equity in post-secondary access.
Consistent Improvement
Progression rates have steadily improved from 98.2% in 2015 to 99.1% in 2024, reflecting Singapore's commitment to education access.
Pathways After O-Levels
Based on SingStat data, O-Level graduates can progress to various post-secondary institutions:
2-year pre-university education leading to A-Levels. Requires L1R5 ≤ 20 points.
3-year diploma courses with hands-on learning. Requires ELR2B2 ≤ 26 points.
Vocational education with Nitec and Higher Nitec certifications.
LASALLE College of the Arts and Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA).