A breakdown of Benoni schools’ 2015 matric results

The national pass rate for 2015 stands at 70.7 per cent – a drop compared to 75.8 per cent in 2014.

Gauteng’s overall pass rate is 84.2 per cent.

Below is a breakdown of Benoni schools’ performance, in alphabetical order:

•  Belvedere School

2015 pass rate: 90 per cent

2014 pass rate: 100 per cent

Matric pupils: 37

Distinctions: 0

University exemption: Not available at the time of publication.

Principal Hannes du Plessis’s comment: “We are somewhat disappointed that we didn’t achieve 100 per cent pass rate, but we are very happy to have been able to give so many children matric certificates.”

•  Benoni High School

2015 pass rate: 100 per cent

2014 pass rate: 100 per cent

Matric pupils: 275

Distinctions: 213

University exemption: 75.6 per cent

Principal Jake Ceronio’s comment: “We are very happy with the 100 per cent pass rate and the high percentage of pupils who have the opportunity for further study. The pass rate is indicative of the hard work the teachers put in. We also have very supportive governing and parent bodies and are proud of the pupils for their achievements.”

•  Benoni Muslim School

2015 pass rate: 100 per cent

2014 pass rate: 98.8 per cent

Matric pupils: 34

Distinctions: 40

University exemption: 85.29 per cent

Principal Nasser Ebrahim’s comment: “It was what we expected, our pupils always do very well. In 2012, 2013 and 2014 the school was ranked as one of the top independent schools in the district. We are hoping to achieve the same result this year; we are proud of the quality of our results.”

•  Crystal Park High School

2015 pass rate: 85.4 per cent

2014 pass rate: 87.5 per cent

Matric pupils: 83

Distinctions: 16

University exemption: 19 per cent

Principal Frikkie Smith’s comment: “We are very satisfied with the results, this year we aiming for a 95 per cent pass rate.We are going to evaluate and work on the subjects that we dropped in.”

•  Hoërskool Brandwag

2015 slaagsyfer: 98.08 persent

2014 slaagsyfer: 98.88 persent

Matriek leerlinge: 167

Onderskeidings: 152

Universiteitsvrystelling: 70 persent

Skoolhoof James Wright se kommentaar: “Ons is opgewonde oor die resultate, hoewel ons gemik het vir 100 persent, is 98 baie goed. Ons is baie trots op die kinders en wens hulle sterkte toe.”

•  Hoërskool Hans Moore

2015 slaagsyfer: 98.3 persent

2014 slaagsyfer: 97 persent

Matriek leerlinge: 120

Onderskeidings: 58

Universiteitsvrystelling: 58 persent

Skoolhoof Ertjies Hattingh se kommentaar: “Alles verloop goed. Hier is geen probleme nie.”

•  Liverpool Secondary School

2015 pass rate: 90 per cent

2014 pass rate: 95 per cent

Matric pupils: Not available at the time of publication.

Distinctions: Not available at the time of publication.

University exemption: 41 per cent

Principal Prem Maharaj’s comment: “I am pleased with the school’s results. We obtained a 90 per cent pass rate, which was slightly disappointing but three learners obtained seven distinctions, which makes us proud and reflects the hard work of teachers and learners. Pupils who progressed did well.”

•  Noorderlig Gekombinneerde Skool

2015 pass rate: The school declined to provide the information

2014 pass rate: 90 per cent

Matric pupils: 78

Distinctions: 13

University exemption: The school declined to provide the information

Christelle Bester comments on behalf of the school: “We are very happy with our learners’ results, they did a lot better than expected. We have got our head girl, Nthabeleng Vilakazi and pupil Siyabonga Mnguni who performed very well; we are very proud.”

•  Petit High School

2015 pass rate: 85.85 per cent

2014 pass rate: 84.89 per cent

Matric pupils: 200

Distinctions: 26

University exemption: 41.17 per cent

Headmistress Marina Nortier’s comment: “I am happy with the fact that we improved our pass rate, even though it’s a slight increase. We hope to improve this year.”

•  St Francis College

2015: 100 per cent

2014: 100 per cent

Matric pupils: 60

Distinctions: 26

University exemption: 72 per cent

Principal Peter Harris’s comment: “I am very happy with the results. Congratulations to the pupils, teachers and parents.”

•  Unity Secondary School

2015 pass rate: 95 per cent

2014 pass rate: 97.9 per cent

Matric pupils: 271

Distinctions: 105 distinctions.

University exemption: Not available at the time of going to print.

Deputy headmistress Buyile Zondo’s comment: “We are excited about the quality of the results we got even though there was a drop. The pupils have worked hard and teachers were very committed; they conducted afternoon classes for the pupils.”

•  William Hills Secondary School

2015 pass rate: 77 per cent

2014 pass rate: 98 per cent

Matric pupils: 104

Distinctions: 1

University exemption: 12 per cent

Deputy headmistress Shamla Ramaya’s comment: “The 25 per cent of progressions can be attributed as the cause for the drop in the results. The results were better than we expected and we are looking forward to this year since the progression rule has been changed by the education department.”

•  Willowmoore High School

2015 pass rate: 99.37 per cent

2014 pass rate: 98.13 per cent

Matric pupils: 165

Distinctions: 80

University exemption: 56.87 per cent

Headmistress Kennia Plaskitt’s comment: “I am glad they did as well as they did. Mathematics and science are difficult for many pupils and they should not be forced (by parents) to take those subjects. However, overall I am happy – my staff worked hard to achieve these results.”

•  Wordsworth High School

2015 pass rate: 100 per cent

2014 pass rate: 100 per cent

Matric pupils: 131

Distinctions: 63

University exemption: 74 per cent

Principal Milton Mzangwa’s comment: “We have a team that is very committed to the work and we believe that every pupil matters. They is why I am happy and excited by these results.”

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