ONE of Kearsney College’s top achievers, Jack White, is excited for both the academic challenge and the experience of being in a new city when he begins a Bachelor of Business Science degree in Actuarial Science at the University of Cape Town.

The school achieved 100% pass rate for the 12th consecutive year.

Jack and Ryan Browning achieved distinctions in all eight subjects they wrote, were both placed on the IEB’s Commendable List of pupils in the top 5% across the country in five subjects, as well as both being in the top 1% in SA in three subjects.

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Overall a remarkable 20% of Kearsney boys achieved four or more distinctions, whilst 65% of the class achieved an A or B aggregate. Once again Kearsney maintained its 100% pass rate, with 98,5% achieving a bachelor degree pass (university endorsement).

Jack, the Kearsney College 2024 Dux, achieved English 90%, geography 95%, history 92%, isiZulu 92%, life orientation 84%, mathematics 99%, physical sciences 95% and calculus 94%. He was in the top 1% in SA in mathematics, physical sciences and geography; and captained Kearsney’s 2nd cricket team last season.

Runner-up Dux and 1st team cricketer Ryan also achieved outstanding results – Afrikaans 84%, English 90%, history 98%, life orientation 87%, life sciences 89%, mathematics 98%, physical sciences 94%, calculus 82%. He was in the top 1% in SA in mathematics, physical sciences and history.

Multiple distinctions were also achieved by Luhlelo Sibisi, Matthew Lamplough, Julian Carbonel and Matthew Shepherd (seven each); Bryce Blomquist, Jasper Bruno, Finn Calenborne, Brandon Haley, Matthew Huson and Pranav Sewsunker (six each); and Luca Borrageiro, Guy Carpenter, Lee Woojae, Lwandile Nzala and Evan Powers (five each).

Kearsney boys ranked in the top 1% of learners nationally in individual subjects: White (mathematics, physical sciences and geography), Browning (mathematics, physical sciences and history), Matthew Lamplough (English and history), Finn Calenborne (engineering graphics and design) and Max Buchan (history).

Headmaster Patrick Lees said Kearsney’s number one priority remains academic excellence.

“Kearsney boys are immersed in an academically rigorous and inspiring environment from day one and quickly develop academic ambition and drive,” he said.

“This culture of academic striving, in a disciplined environment, supported by our highly qualified, professional and dedicated teachers, empowers the boys to reach their true potential.”

Speaking with the Highway Mail, Jack said he is happy to be achieving to his potential and is glad to have been in such a stimulating and competitive environment like Kearsney College which he feels brought the best out of him.

Advising the Class of 2025, he said he would like to encourage them to maintain a balance throughout the year by continuing to play sport.

“Also, I would suggest that they do not burn themselves out during the beginning of the year and most importantly maintain perspective throughout Grade 12.”

Jack thanked his teachers for working after hours and being so supportive and available for the learners.

“They are at the core of what makes Kearsney so successful. I am also very grateful for my parents and my scholarship donor who made my attendance of a school such as Kearsney possible.”

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