OSCE NZ passing rate

Be careful with pass rate claims

Some coaching sites quote very high pass rates. We could not verify them. They are not Council data, so do not plan around them.

If you see a figure, ask where it comes from and what group it covers.

What Met and Not met mean

A fail brings an OSCE performance report within six weeks. Each station gets a label. Met means the performance was safe and competent, and any minor errors did not compromise safety. Not met means there were errors or the performance was incomplete.

The Council gives no further feedback beyond the report. Results arrive by email, not on the day.

Attempts and what follows

You have three attempts in total. There is no mandatory stand-down between them. You sit all 10 stations every time, and scenarios may differ. Your application closes after three fails or after 18 months from the Council's invitation, whichever comes first.

A pass leads to the next steps towards registration.

What to do instead of guessing

Aim for Met at every station. Practise all ten types, listed on the stations page. Fees for a resit are on the fees page. One free station is there to try, with no sign-up. Our feedback is estimated and does not predict your result. See pricing.

Common questions

What is the OSCE NZ passing rate?

The Nursing Council does not publish one in what we could read, so we give no figure.

How many stations must be Met to pass?

We found no published rule, so we do not state one.

What do Met and Not met mean?

Met means safe and competent, with any minor errors not affecting safety. Not met means errors or incomplete performance.

How many attempts are allowed?

Three in total.