Holon Reports Gains in Four Advanced Matriculation Measures

Holon Mayor Shai Kenan has disclosed Education Ministry figures for 2024–2025 showing gains in four advanced matriculation indicators. Outstanding-certificate eligibility rose from 9.4% to 11.6%, and Bagrut Tech eligibility from 13.7% to 14.6%. Five-unit mathematics rose from 20.7% to 21.9%, while five-unit English increased from 55.3% to 58.2%; overall matriculation eligibility fell from 83.8% to 82.1%. Kenan said NIS 90 million had been invested in education facilities and equipment since March 2024. He also reported about 2,000 participants in the Opportunity for Excellence program and about 500 in Atid Tech middle-school classes.