WATCH: Nerve-wracking wait for matric results ends in joy, relief
From early-morning queues to emotional celebrations, Boksburg schools shared in the joy as the Class of 2025 received their matric results.
Thousands of learners across SA descended on their respective schools to collect their results for the National Senior Certificate exams yesterday (January 13), so this publication visited several Boksburg schools to capture the joy, relief and celebrations.
The Department of Basic Education released the results on Monday evening. Learners could access their marks via online platforms, selected media outlets and at schools from midnight.
Public schools were filled with cheers, tears of joy, hugs, and selfies when learners and their parents reacted to the results after a long and anxious wait.
The good performers received widespread congratulations from schools, parents and government officials.
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Balmoral College
Balmoral College achieved a 100% pass rate, with some learners arriving as early as 05:00.
Top achiever Precious Malope, who attained six distinctions, including for mathematics and physical science, said she couldn’t sleep because she was so anxious.
“I didn’t check my results online because I wanted to see them from my original statement,” she said.
“When I saw all the distinctions, my heart was pounding. I only expected about three, especially since some subjects were challenging.”
Malope was thrilled to have been accepted at the University of the Witwatersrand to study a Bachelor of Commerce in Information Systems.
Boksburg High
Boksburg High School celebrated its 2025 matric exams with a 91.4% pass rate.
Learner Kgobi Legodi said, “I’m not sure what I plan to do this year, so I’ll take some time to think about what I want to do next.”
Proud principal Enoch Thango said, “We are happy to see the results of our learners’ hard work. This achievement is the outcome of consistent effort from learners and staff.”
Windmill Park Secondary
Windmill Park Secondary School achieved a pass rate of 72.1%.
Hoërskool Dr EG Jansen
EG Jansen achieved a 99.1% pass rate, improving from last year’s 98.5%.
Deputy principal Craig Smith said the school is pleased with the results and proud of its learners.
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Sunward Park High
Sunward Park High recorded a 98.4% pass rate, with five learners attaining eight distinctions.
Principal Nadia Walljee said, “The school improved its matric pass rate despite having 428 candidates. It achieved many distinctions across subjects, maintained top district rankings in key subjects, and commended learners and teachers for overcoming challenges and delivering outstanding results.”
Hoërskool Oosterlig
Oosterlig achieved a 98.4% pass rate, a slight decrease from last year’s 98.5%.
Principal Christi Myburgh said, “We are proud of our matriculants and pleased with the results. While we would have liked a higher pass rate, we are satisfied with the outcomes, especially when considering the number of distinctions attained and the learners who passed with university exemption.”
Hoërskool Voortrekker High
Voortrekker recorded a 96.4% pass rate, a slight decrease from last year’s 97.8%.
Deputy principal Gerhard Joubert said the school worked hard and is positive about the results.
National results
Nationwide, the Class of 2025 achieved an 88% pass rate, the highest overall matric pass rate in the country thus far.
