The following schools had a pass rate of 85 per cent or higher and the principals are said to be very proud of the learners and grateful for the staff’s hard work.
• Petit High School
2017 pass rate: 90.27 per cent
2016 pass rate: 94 per cent
Matric learners: 178
Distinctions: 14
University exemption: 29.23 per cent
Principal Marina Nortier’s comment: “Last year was a difficult year with many challenges for Petit High School. I am very proud of our class of 2017. They have tried very hard to achieve. I [also] need to convey my gratitude to my staff for their hard work and commitment.”
• Kathstan College
2017 pass rate: 100 per cent
2016 pass rate: 100 per cent
Matric learners: 14
Distinctions: 11
University exemption: ±70 per cent
Deputy principal Johan Haasbroek’s comment: “We are very proud of our students, especially in the light that many of our students won’t have a chance in other schools. I would also like to commend the staff for their dedication and hard work.”
• Hoërskool Brandwag
2017 pass rate: 97.3 per cent
2016 pass rate: 99.3 per cent
Matric learners: 98
Distinctions: 98
University exemption: 64 per cent
Principal James Wright’s comment: “I am sad that many pupils sit with 79 per cent for subjects where they could’ve had a distinction for it. Our standards increase every year and we work for a 100 per cent pass rate each year. I would like to thank our staff for their excellence.”
• Noorderlig Gekombineerde Skool
2017 pass rate: 85 per cent
2016 pass rate: 95 per cent
Matric learners: 112
Distinctions: 49
University exemption: 42.85 per cent
• Shanan Christian School
2017 pass rate: 100 per cent
2016 pass rate: 100 per cent
Matric learners: 2
Distinctions: 15
University exemption: 100 per cent
Principal Marlene van Heerden’s comment: “Our learners are part of the Schools of Tomorrow programme. They finished some time ago. The pass rate for our school is 80 per cent for all subjects, and if they can’t achieve that they must do it again so they can have a quality education.”
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