VRYHEID KZN: Zululand district sees improvement in matric results
There was an improvement in the Zululand district and Zululand Mayor Thulasizwe Buthelezi commented that, “I wish to congratulate all matriculants on their achievements. We encourage them to further their studies so that they can develop themselves and their communities.”
Last week Friday, the Vryheid Herald attended a ceremony where the KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Education, Kwazi Mshengu, announced the matric results in KZN ‘virtually’ at Hoërskool Pionier, along with representatives from the Basic Education Department in the Zululand district.
The MEC was accompanied by KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala and eThekweni Mayor Mxolisi Kaunda. Mshengu described the class of 2021 as the most resilient learners, as they lost a lot of time being at home due to Covid-19 in the previous year (Grade 11). He also mentioned that due to the unrest that took place last year July, the 2021 class were robbed of the annual winter classes. “We thank the educators, parents, learners and all stakeholders in the sector for a sterling 76.8% pass rate for the class of 2021.” KZN obtained 61,887 distinctions – the highest in the country. The number of Bachelor passes increased from 51,074 in 2020 to 61,856 in 2021, and the number of matriculates who passed increased from 104,938 to 127,990 in 2021. Mshengu applauded the ‘girl child’ for obtaining a 77.1% pass rate, while the ‘boy child’ obtained 76.1%, and said it is time now for girls to shine, unlike in the past when girls were denied education. “We all must work together to ensure that all KZN children receive quality education.”
Premier Zikalala saluted the educators for committing themselves and also ensuring that the children adhere to all Covid-19 protocols. He said the class of 2021 faced trauma and disturbances, as 144 schools were damaged due to the unrest. He also mentioned that all grades improved in KZN; not only Grade 12, but the lower classes as well.
The overall pass percentages per district are as follow: UGU district – 80.4%, Umlazi – 80.0%, Amajuba – 79.7%, Zululand – 78.2%, King Cetshwayo – 77,4%, Umgungundlovu – 76.5%, Harry Gwala – 76.0%, Ilembe – 75.7%, Umkhanyakude – 75.3%, Pinetown – 74.8, Uthukela – 74.6%, and Umzinyathi – 71.7%. There was an improvement in the Zululand district and Zululand Mayor Thulasizwe Buthelezi commented that, “I wish to congratulate all matriculants on their achievements. We encourage them to further their studies so that they can develop themselves and their communities.”
In AbaQulusi Local Municipality schools, Inkamana School received 100%, Landbou 100%, Pioneer 100% Filidi 99%, Vryheid High 95%, Kwabhanya 91%, Vryheid Comprehensive 79%, and Mpofini 59%.
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