Nova Pioneer Ormonde Secondary learners shine at prestigious Cambridge awards

Nova Pioneer Ormonde Secondary School is celebrating the remarkable achievements of three learners who received top honours at the prestigious Cambridge Awards, earning recognition for outstanding academic excellence on both national and international levels.

The awards celebrate exceptional performance among Cambridge learners, and the school’s learners distinguished themselves with impressive results across multiple subjects.

Among the top achievers was Mikayla Bayat, who was recognised as the top student in South Africa for A-Level business studies.

Jashuri Pillay received the award for top student in South Africa for IGCSE business studies, while Abongile Sibiya achieved global recognition as the top student in the World for IGCSE IsiZulu.

The achievements have been praised as a testament to the learners’ hard work, discipline, and commitment to academic excellence, as well as the strong culture of learning fostered at the school.

Nova Pioneer Ormonde Secondary extended congratulations to the learners and their families, who joined in celebrating the milestone achievement.

“We are incredibly proud of our learners and the hard work they have invested in achieving these outstanding results. Their success is an inspiration to the entire Nova Pioneer community and demonstrates what is possible through determination, discipline, and a passion for learning,” said the school leadership team.

The school said the awards reflect its ongoing commitment to developing critical thinkers, future leaders, and changemakers who can thrive in both local and global environments.

The outstanding recognition places the learners among the best Cambridge learners in the country and internationally, further cementing Nova Pioneer Ormonde Secondary’s reputation for academic excellence.