WESTVILLE Boys’ High School 2018 matric group performed exceptionally well in the 2018 NSC exams and 21 boys excelled with a full sets of seven distinctions or more, with no less than three of the boys being named in the elite Top 10 in the province.
Dux Jarrod Staples claimed first position, with Khelan Bhana (Proxime Accessit) being placed fourth and Thomas Earle eighth.
“WBHS was the only school with more than one representative in the KZN Top 10. Shivash Mahabeer was also congratulated on receiving the mathematics prize,” said principal Mr Trevor Hall.
This event followed Jarrod’s exceptional achievement in being placed third nationally with marks in his six NSC examination subjects of: English 96 per cent, Afrikaans 96 per cent, mathematics 99 per cent, physical science 98 per cent, accounting 99 per cent, history 94 per cent for an average of 97 per cent. He also undertook two optional exam subjects, advanced programme mathematics (95 per cent) and life sciences (90 per cent), in addition to the non-exam subject, life orientation (90 per cent).
The 220 candidates in the class of 2018 generally achieved a remarkable set of results, with 425 subject distinctions, a 99 per cent pass rate and an 85 per cent Bachelor’s pass rate. Other outstanding statistics were that 21 boys achieved 7 distinctions or more, while 30 boys achieved 6 distinctions or more.
“Bachelor’s passes were achieved by 187 students. In assessing the quality of passes, a major factor is: that 86 per cent of our students undertook core mathematics, and 79 per cent undertook physical science. In addition, 26 students also wrote advanced programme mathematics. This indicates that our boys undertake challenging courses to keep their career options open, which makes their achievements even more impressive. It is WBHS policy not to encourage our students to
Mr Hall said the school trusts that the outstanding performance of its 2018 matric boys will serve as motivation for the groups following them.
