The breakdown of each school’s results are:
Benoni High School
2013 pass rate: 100 per cent
2012 pass rate: 100 per cent
Matric pupils: 275
Distinctions: 293
University exemption: 76 per cent
Principal’s Jake Ceronio’s comment:
“We are very pleased with the results. The number of years that we have not had a failure is exceptional. I do not think another school in the country can boast with our figures. Contrary to what people think, we do not get all the clever children in South Africa. We have pupils and teachers who did an exceptional job and supportive parents and governing body.”
Wordsworth High School
2013 pass rate: 100 per cent
2012 pass rate: 99, 7 per cent
Matric pupils: 124
Distinctions: 70
University exemption: 91 per cent
Deputy-principal John Bothma’s comment:
“Compared to last year there was an incredible improvement. Every year is an investment in a child’s life which pays dividend in five years, because of the dedicated staff and school management. The children did excellent work. How do you better a 100 per cent pass rate? We now have to maintain it.”
Benoni Muslim School
2013 pass rate: 100 per cent
2012 pass rate: 98 per cent
Matric pupils: 29
Distinctions: 46
University exemption: 86, 2 per cent
Principal Nasser Ebrahim’s comment:
“We have sustained our performance in 2013 with excellent matric results. The learners themselves were highly motivated to achieve and have produced excellent results.”
Hoërskool Brandwag
2013 slaagsyfer: 98, 4 per cent
2012 slaagsyfer: 98 per cent
Matriek leerlinge: 185
Onderskeidings: 151
Universiteitsvrystelling: 67 per cent
Skoolhoof James Wright se kommentaar:
“Ons is baie trots op ons matrieks van 2013, en wens hulle alle voorspoed vir die toekoms toe. Ons glo en vertrou dat die drie leerlinge wat die hereksamen moet skryf ook ‘n sukses daarvan sal maak en dat Hoërskool Brandwag n’ 100 persent slaagsyfer sal bereik. Sterke ook aan hierdie leerlinge.”
Hoërskool Hans Moore
2013 slaagsyfer: 97 per cent
2012 slaagsyfer: 96, 7 per cent
Matriek leerlinge:109
Onderskeidings: 96
Universiteitsvrystelling: 48 per cent
Skoolhoof Ertjies Hattingh se kommentaar:
“The exams went well, there were no complaints. We will obviously look to improve on last year’s results.”
Willowmoore High School
2013 pass rate: 98, 3 per cent
2012 pass rate: 98 per cent
Matric pupils: 173
Distinctions: 92
University exemption: 71 per cent
Principal Kennia Plaskitt’s comment:
“I am thrilled with the results, especially with the 71 per cent university exemption.Well done to all the educators and pupils.”
Gekombineerde Skool Noorderlig
2013 slaagsyfer: 95 per cent
2012 slaagsyfer: 90 per cent
Matriek leerlinge: 67
Onderskeidings: 22
Universiteitsvrystelling: 65 per cent
Adjunkhoof Liz Hawkes se kommentaar:
“Ons is bekend as die kleiner skool met meer geleenthede en met die kleiner getal matrikulante glo ons dat 2013 se prestasies ‘n goeie beeld uitdra van wat die werklike kwaliteit van onderrig en toewyding is van onderwysers wat net hul bes lewer. Ons is opgewonde oor die nuwe onderrigplanne en klas van 2014. By Noorderlig gaan ons voluit om die beste te lewer en glo dat ons prestasies aan die einde van die jaar nog beter gaan wees as 2013.”
Petit High School
2013 pass rate: 86, 9 per cent
2012 pass rate: 81, 4 per cent
Matric pupils: 153
Distinctions: 15
University exemption: 59 per cent
Principal’s comment: Not yet available
Unity Secondary School
2013 pass rate: 98 per cent
2012 pass rate: 96, 7 per cent
Matric pupils: 250
Distinctions: 133
University exemption: 55, 2 per cent
Deputy-principal Gloria Sibande’s comment:
“We would also like to thank our partners in exchange programmes at St Dunstan’s College and Peermont for helping us with technological equipment, Reunert College for developing our educators and the education department for various developmental programmes.”
Liverpool Secondary School
2013 pass rate: 94 per cent
2012 pass rate: 97 per cent
Matric pupils: 182
Distinctions: 70
University exemption: 77 per cent
Principal Prem Maharaj’s comment: “I am slightly disappointed that we have dropped by three per cent, but I am proud of the educators and pupils for all their efforts.”
Belvedere School
2013: 97 per cent
2012: 97 per cent
Matric pupils: 27
Distinctions: 1
Principal Hannes du Plessis’s comment:
“I am pleased with the results and the distinction is exceptional and history in the making.”
