In 2025 many students passed the Matura. The Matura is the final school exam. 95 of 100 students passed at high schools. This is a new record. 87 of 100 students passed at business schools.
A new rule helps the students. Students do not need to write a long paper. This paper is the Vor-wissenschaftliche Arbeit. Students can choose other tasks now. Most students choose the new way. All students finished their tasks on time.
School grades also count for the final exam. This is a rule from the Corona time. A good grade in class helps the students. 92 of 100 students pass the exam in Austria. Before the pandemic 85 of 100 students passed.