Durban North matrics do their schools proud

In 2017, a total of 161 081 distinctions were achieved nationally, an improvement of 1.8 per cent from 2016.

January 5, 2018

Shiraz Habbib 2 minutes read

Special congratulations to Joanna Smith who was placed an incredible third place in South Africa in the quintile 5 schools. This means that she was first in KZN. She is congratulated by her mother. — Special congratulations to Danville Park Girls' High School learner, Joanna Smith who placed third in South Africa in the quintile 5 schools. This means that she was first in KZN. She is congratulated by her mother.

The 2017 National Senior Certificate (NSC) overall pass rate is 75.1 per cent, Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga announced on Thursday evening. In 2017, a total of 161 081 distinctions were achieved, an improvement of 1.8 per cent from 2016.

The main contributors for this are KwaZulu-Natal with 28 per cent; Gauteng with 22.4 per cent; Western Cape with 15.5 per cent; Limpopo with 9.5 per cent; and Eastern Cape with 9 per cent.

Danville Park Girls’ High School

According to the school, the Class of 2017 did themselves proud with a 100% pass rate. More than 98% met the requirements for University entrance. The Dux Joanna Smith was one of KZN’s best performers and was the top learner for maths, physical science and top learner in the Umlazi District. Twelve other girls obtained seven distinctions each, that is fantastic. The class of 128 girls obtained 297 distinctions. Nearly 90 per cent of the class had aggregates over 60 per cent.

Hannah Fokkens with her mom Janine. Hannah achieved four As.

The 7As club, Deveshnee Govender, Prenesha Govender, Cailin thorp, Sameera Esat and Kayla Badenhorst.

Danville Park Girls High School learners, Tasmika Mahabir, Kerina Naidoo, Saiesha govender and Temeya Naidoo also acheived 7As. — Danville Park Girls’ High School learners, Tasmika Mahabir, Kerina Naidoo, Saiesha govender and Temeya Naidoo also achieved 7As.

Sabeehah Moolla. Sayuri Naidoo, Talia Govender and Shazia Khan also had 7As.

Proud parents, Sharee and David Poverello with their daughter, Justine.

Northlands Girls’ High School

The Class of 2017 achieved a 100% pass rate. Sejal Mahadeo, the Dux of the school, not only achieved six As, but she also passed the IEB Advanced Programme Mathematics Exam with a distinction. She is one of four learners that passed with seven As. Santhuri Govender, Nikita Munsamy and Darshna Naidoo all boast seven As. Darshna was the NGHS Head Girl in 2017. Six learners achieved five and four As respectively.

Aarya Purasram, she achieved six As — Aarya Purasram achieved six As

Nikita Munsamy also passed her matric exams with seven As.

Santhuri Govender and Darshna Naidoo passed their matric exams with seven As each. Darshna was the 2017 Head Girl.

Sejal Mahadeo, Santhuri Govender and Merissa Chetty were very excited to get their matric exams results. Sejal and Merissa both achieved six As, while Santhuri passed with seven distinctions. — Sejal Mahadeo, Santhuri Govender and Merissa Chetty were very excited to get their matric exams results. Sejal achieved 7As while Merissa achieved six As. Santhuri passed with seven distinctions.

Northwood School

A special mention to four learners who achieved an outstanding 7As, Kaamil-Inaam Naiker (who was invited to the Education Department Prize Giving ceremony), Yashil Morar, Nabeel Hussain, Farhaan Essop Ahmed. A further 10 students achieved 6 As. Overall, 20 per cent of our students achieved three or more distinctions, with 96 per cent qualifying for further tertiary study.

A few of the students who achieved 6A’s – Tuvir Jugganath, Kiash Arjun, Joshua Chesterman, Damien Govender, Shravan Misra and Kivaal Singh.

Durban North College

Durban North College also celebrated some amazing results with the dux of the school, Yuvaan Boodhoo, managing four distinctions with an aggregate of 81%.

Nthabiseng Jali jumps for joy after her matric marks were released.

Yuvaan Boodhoo, managed four distinctions with an aggregate of 81%.

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January 5, 2018

Shiraz Habbib 2 minutes read

Durban North matrics do their schools proud