The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) matric results were released at midnight, on Wednesday.
Many private school learners waited in anticipation to find out if they had passed their final exams, and the learners of Parkhill Gardens’ St Catherine’s School were no exception.
The school was proud to announce that the matric class of 2017 had continued the school’s tradition and achieved a 100 per cent pass rate.
The school had 27 matric learners sit the exam.
Twenty-five candidates, or 93 per cent of the students, achieved a degree pass, which will allow them to continue their studies at a university of their choice.
This is the highest percentage of university exemption passes ever achieved by a Grade 12 class, and the school is thrilled.
Twenty-two of the learners gained one or more distinction, which translates to more than 80 per cent of candidates achieving at least one distinction for their hard work.
The school’s 2017 dux scholar, Motlailana Mathaba, lived up to all expectations in the recent examinations and achieved no fewer than six distinctions for mathematics, physical science, life science, accounting, isiZulu and life orientation.
She was closely followed by Justine Teixeira, who received three distinctions in English, Afrikaans and life orientation.
Banele Sibeko also achieved three distinctions for business studies, isiZulu and life orientation.
Three of the school’s learners, Danielle Schmitz, Mbali Themba and Keagan Wright, each achieved two distinctions and a further 16 learners each gained a single distinction.
Speaking after the release of the results, head of the school Dennis Maritz congratulated the senior school principal, Joanne Crosby, and her team of teachers on a job well done.
“Their efforts together with the dedication of the pupils and the support of the parents have paid handsome dividends and have ensured that the school’s alumni will now be able to pursue their studies in whichever field they choose,” he said.
Maritz believes that this year’s results have set a standard which will inspire future matriculates to excel.
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