100% pass rate achieved by Ashton matrics

Ashton International College’s Matric class of 2014 achieved a 100% pass rate in their Independent Examinations Board (IEB) final exams.

Out of the 43 students that wrote the exams, 90 distinctions were achieved between them.

Executive head Joe Erasmus said the class of 2014 have got a 93% Bachelor Degree University exemption.

“We are incredibly proud of our 2014 group of students who produced a brilliant set of results in the challenging IEB exams,” said Erasmus.

The four head prefects achieved 25 out of a possible 28 distinctions, with head girl and 2014 dux Judith Bouwer, emerging as the top achiever, clinching seven distinctions and an aggregate of 88,14%.

Bouwer scored 92% for Mathematics and 90% for physical sciences.

Head boy Matthew Kensett achieved six distinctions and 79% for Afrikaans, denying him a full house, but was second highest achiever with an aggregate of 86,28% and an outstanding 95% for Mathematics and 92% for Accounting.

Deputy head girl Kate Perkins also achieved seven distinctions, with an aggregate of 85%, placing her fourth overall in the group.

Deputy head boy Conrad Plekker clinched five distinctions, boasting 95% for mathematics.

2014 proxime accessit Christopher Birch was also rewarded with seven distinctions and was placed third in the group rankings with an average of 85,29%.

Academic and deputy head, Jenny van Buuren, congratulated the Matrics on the great results achieved in critical subjects like Mathematics and Physical Sciences.

“Ashton’s continuous goal to strive for excellence was well rewarded in mathematics, accounting and physical science, with 40% of the candidates being awarded distinctions in these subjects,” said Van Buuren.

Countrywide a total of 9976 full time and 475 part-time candidates wrote this year’s IEB final examinations, recording a 98,38% pass rate.