Ashton International College Ballito matrics keep 14 years of 100% pass rate alive
It was another impressive set of results across the board for Ashton and the grade achieved an incredible combined average of 70.1%.
Ashton International College Ballito‘s outgoing IEB matrics earned the school its 14th consecutive 100% pass rate.
The IEB class of 2023 went one better too, also claiming a 100% bachelor’s degree pass which means every single one of the students can pursue tertiary education.
It was another impressive set of results across the board for Ashton and the grade achieved an incredible combined average of 70.1%.
The top 10 students claimed 52 distinctions between them, while the top three all earned a ‘full house’ of distinctions in every subject they took.
“We are all exceptionally proud of the class of 2023 who have worked tirelessly, supported by a talented team of staff, to produce excellent results in the IEB matric examinations,” said Ashton head of senior college, Belinda Boucher.
“As we congratulate and celebrate the top achievers, we also acknowledge the students who worked with dedication to attain their personal best and who can be proud of some very fine results.”
Diyajal Dass was Ashton’s top IEB achiever, claiming nine distinctions and an average of 92%.
She also managed marks of more than 90% in five of her subjects – mathematics (97%), physical sciences (96%), accounting (95%), life orientation (94%) and further studies mathematics, calculus and algebra (93%).
“I’m ecstatic, overwhelmed, speechless,” said a thrilled Dass on results day.
“Obviously hard work is so important, but I think the main advice I would give is to learn time management and balance. Yes, I was focused when I was studying, but stopping when I needed to take time for myself was crucial.”
Dass was included in the IEB outstanding achievers list, which means she finished among the top 5% of students countrywide in at least six subjects, while also getting a distinction for life orientation.
She also finished among the top 1% countrywide for life orientation and physical sciences.
She plans on studying actuarial science at the University of Cape Town.
Ruby Dixon finished second overall with seven distinctions and an average of 88.9%, while Senthuri Naicker claimed third with seven distinctions and an 86.6% average.
Dixon finished in the top 1% for mathematical literacy while Naicker finished in the top 1% for business studies.
“This is a grade that had many obstacles to overcome, including all of the challenges that came with Covid-19,” said Ashton CEO, Andre Buys.
“To finish with the results that they did is testament to their dedication and the efforts of our incredible staff.”
Ashton’s Cambridge results were released a week prior with both A and AS levels seeing matriculants in 2023.
Kyle Neethling was the top A level student with 12 distinctions and an average of 90.6%, followed by Yadheya Govender (89.3% average, ten distinctions) and Muhammad Khan (87.1% average, eight distinctions).
Nabila Sayed finished top in the AS levels with five distinctions and an 82% average.
Mihle Bantubani (75.3% average, three distinctions) and Yasmeen Moolla (74.8% average, three distinctions) rounded out the top three.
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