MATSEC results for the first examination session of 2024 were published on Monday, with the total number of registrations for SEC exams (O-Level) being 5,294, and the total registrations for the Matriculation exams (A-Level and Intermediate) being 3,668.

The three O-Level subjects with the most candidates registered for the exam were Mathematics, English Language, and Maltese.

Out of 4,622 candidates who registered for the Mathematics exam, 2,395 received a grade of 5 or higher. 287 candidates achieved the highest grade of 1.

4,519 candidates registered for the English Language exam, with 3,192 achieving a 5 grade or higher, 167 of which achieved a 1.

For Maltese, there were 3,968 candidates registered, 2,543 of which achieved a grade of 5 or higher. 152 candidates achieved the highest grade of 1.

Looking at the A-Level statistics, the three most popular subjects were English, Marketing, and Maltese.

Out of the 795 candidates who registered for the English A-Level, 274 candidates achieved a C grade or higher, with 13 achieving an A.

Looking at the Marketing A-Level, 247 achieved a C or higher, with 38 achieving an A.

527 candidates registered for the Maltese A-Level, with 261 achieving a C or higher and 28 being an A.

When it comes to the Intermediate exams, the three most popular subjects were Systems of Knowledge, English, and Psychology.

For Systems of Knowledge, there were 1,716 registered candidates, with 961 achieving a C or higher, 108 of which achieved an A.

Out of the 924 candidates who registered for the English Intermediate exam, 403 achieved a C or higher, 18 of which achieved an A.

799 candidates registered for the Psychology Intermediate exam, and 287 achieved a C or higher. 46 candidates achieved an A.

Results from the Secondary Education Applied Certificate Level Examinations were also published, with 465 unique candidates having registered.

The three most popular subjects here were Hairdressing and Beauty, Engineering Technology, and Hospitality.

In Hairdressing and Beauty, 74 out of 98 candidates achieved a grade of Level 1 or higher.

For Engineering Technology, 67 out of 89 candidates achieved a grade of Level 1 or higher.

Out of 86 candidates who registered for the Hospitality exam, 67 achieved a grade of Level 1 or higher.