How South Africa performs in international assessments. These are national averages — individual schools may vary significantly.
| Assessment | Year | Score | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIRLS Reading (Grade 4) | 2021 | 288 | 56 / 56 |
| TIMSS Mathematics (Grade 4) | 2019 | 374 | 56 / 58 |
| TIMSS Mathematics (Grade 8) | 2019 | 389 | 37 / 39 |
| TIMSS Science (Grade 4) | 2019 | 324 | 55 / 57 |
| TIMSS Science (Grade 8) | 2019 | 370 | 38 / 39 |