Midrand High School celebrates an outstanding academic achievement after the Class of 2025 recorded a remarkable 97.4% matric pass rate.

The achievement reflects years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication from both learners and educators. Grade head for the Class of 2025 Nokuthula Zimo, who has guided the class from Grade 8 through to Grade 12, praised the learners for rising to the challenge.

“We are very proud of the learners’ performance. As teachers, we always worry about how our learners will do, but they really did exceptionally well. Achieving a 97.4% pass rate is something to celebrate, and we can only hope that the Class of 2026 will be inspired to do even better.”

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Zimo said the journey had not been without its challenges, but the results proved that every effort was worthwhile. She also shared a heartfelt message for the matriculants as they prepare to take their next steps.

“My message to the Class of 2025 is that I am really, very proud of them. I always knew they could do it. Everything we went through was for this moment. They must go out there and be the best that they can be.”

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