Despite the disruptive pandemic, the IEB class of 2021 achieved a 98.39% pass rate, with most learners attaining quality pass symbols in the matric examination. Read on to see St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls and Woodlands International College's top achievers.
Daniella Lilje, Kayla Richardson, Nikita Azevedo, Olivia Smargiasso and Sharon Fitzgerald from St Dominic's Catholic School for Girls celebrating the Class of 2021's matric results.
St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls
St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls achieved a 100% pass rate in the 2021 IEB matric exams and seven placements in the top 1% of the IEB national.
The school’s 69 matriculants collectively obtained 152 distinctions and achieved 97% bachelor’s degree university entrances. All the girls, however, qualify for tertiary education.
Some of the top achievers: • Accounting: Daniella Lilje • Afrikaans: Daniella Lilje • English home language: Nikita Azevedo, Olivia Smargiasso, Daniella Lilje • Life orientation: Olivia Smargiasso • Life science: Daniella Lilje Commendable achievements • Andreia Carvalho achieved within the top 5% in five subjects and achieved a rating of level seven in life orientation. • Daniella Lilje achieved within top 5% in six or more subjects and achieved a rating of level seven in life orientation.
Senior school principal Sharon Fitzgerald congratulated the Class of 2021 for their good results. “I would also like to use this opportunity to thank the wonderful staff at St Dominic’s for the years of nurture, love and encouragement that have resulted in these wonderful results. We wish them all the best for their future journeys,” she said.
Farelanani Makatu from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls obtained five distinctions in English home language, French second additional language, history, life orientation and mathematics.
Olivia Smargiasso from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls obtained seven distinctions in Afrikaans first additional language, English home language, French second additional language, history, life orientation, mathematics and physical sciences.
Unathi Nkomo from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls obtained five distinctions in Afrikaans first additional language, English home language, French second additional language, history and life orientation.
Nikita Azevedo from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls received seven distinctions in Afrikaans first additional language, English home language, life orientation, life science, mathematics, physical sciences and visual arts.
Andreia Carvalho from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls obtained seven distinctions in accounting, Afrikaans first additional language, English home language, life orientation, life science, mathematics and physical sciences.
Isabella Domiter from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls obtained five distinctions in accounting, business studies, life orientation, mathematics and physical sciences.
Emma Green from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls obtained six distinctions in accounting, Afrikaans first additional language, English home language, history, life orientation and mathematics
Katja de Freitas from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls obtained seven distinctions in accounting, Afrikaans first additional language, computer applications technology, English home language, life orientation, mathematics and physical sciences.
Jordan Kobrin from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls obtained five distinctions in accounting, English home language, life orientation, life science, mathematics and physical sciences. Photo: Supplied.
Daniella Lilje from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls obtained seven distinctions in accounting, Afrikaans first additional language, English home language, life orientation, life science, mathematics and physical sciences.
Favour Nwogbo from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls obtained seven distinctions in accounting, Afrikaans first additional language, English home language, life orientation, life science, mathematics and physical sciences.
Kayla Richardson from St Dominic’s Catholic School for Girls obtained seven distinctions in accounting, Afrikaans first additional language, English home language, history, life orientation, mathematics and physical sciences.
Woodlands International College
Woodlands obtained a 100% pass rate once again, a record they have maintained since the college opened 20 years ago.
The college also boasts a 95.6% bachelor’s degree pass for 2021.
• Gabriella Bonaretti was the top learner this year, with distinctions in all seven subjects, including English home language, Afrikaans first additional language, mathematics, physical sciences, information technology, accounting and life orientation. She plans to pursue a degree in astro physics or engineering at the University of Cape Town.
• Sebastian van den Brink obtained six distinctions in English home language, Afrikaans first additional language, mathematical literacy, geography, computer applications technology and life orientation. He will be studying drama at AFDA in Cape Town this year.
Sebastian van den Brink from Woodlands International College received six distinctions in English home language, Afrikaans first additional language, mathematical literacy, geography, computer applications technology and life orientation.
Farihah Saib from Woodlands International College obtained five distinctions in English home language, Afrikaans first additional language, accounting, life orientation and business studies.
Adeesh Bansel from Woodlands International College obtained five distinctions in mathematics, physical sciences, information technology, accounting and life orientation.
Adeesh Bansel from Woodlands International College obtained five distinctions in English home language, life sciences,mathematics, physical sciences and information technology.
