The top nine achievers were:
r Cassidy Wood, who achieved eight distinctions (dramatic arts, English, French, isiZulu, life orientation, mathematics, physical science and advanced programme mathematics).
r Sandisiswe Tshabalala obtained six distinctions (dramatic arts, English, history, isiZulu, life orientation and mathematical literacy).
r Dalisizwe Sibanda achieved six distinctions (English, information technology, life orientation, life sciences, mathematics and physical sciences).
r Rayvern Coetzee achieved five distinctions (Afrikaans, English, life orientation, mathematics and physical sciences).
r Mahima Jivan, who obtained five distinctions (English, life orientation, life sciences, mathematics and visual art).
r Luke Johnstone, who achieved five distinctions (dramatic arts, English, history, isiZulu and life orientation).
r Masego Mafata, who achieved five distinctions (English, history, isiZulu, life orientation and mathematics).
r Daniel O’Sullivan-Hewlett, for achieving five distinctions (accounting, English, geography, life orientation and mathematics).
r Isabella Potenza, for achieving five distinctions (English, history, life orientation, mathematical literacy and visual arts).
