REDDAM House Ballito and Reddam House Umhlanga have once again delivered exceptional results in the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, achieving a 100% pass rate and 99% bachelor’s degree pass rate.

The Class of 2024 achieved a total of 239 distinctions across both campuses, averaging an impressive 2.6 distinctions per student.

Additionally, 32 students earned four or more distinctions, and the two schools collectively achieved an impressive 74% average. One student, Ruth Kesene from Reddam House Umhlanga, achieved 10 distinctions.

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“We are immensely proud of our students’ hard work and commitment. Ruth Kesene’s achievement of 10 distinctions is a remarkable testament to her determination and discipline,” said Shelley Peringuey, College Head of Reddam House Umhlanga.

Outstanding results at Reddam House Umhlanga

 Top achievers:

• • Ruth Kesene excelled with 10 distinctions, achieving 97% for maths and over 90% in life orientation, English, isiZulu, and music. Her overall average was 91.4%. Ruth’s exceptional academic achievements earned her the prestigious Dux Scholar Award, recognising her as the top academic performer. She also earned a place on the IEB Outstanding Achievement List for ranking within the top 5% nationally in six or more subjects.
  • Jean Yu achieved eight distinctions, including 99% in maths and over 90% in isiZulu, engineering graphics and design, and further studies maths extended, with an overall average of 91%.
  • Walther de Bruin achieved seven distinctions, including recognition in the top 1% of all IEB candidates in three subjects: Afrikaans, English, and maths. His exceptional academic results included 98% in maths, 93% in music, and 86% in physical sciences.
  • Pirash Baijnath earned seven distinctions, including 97% for maths and over 90% in English, accounting, and information technology, achieving an average of 92%.
  • Shayur Bansee earned seven distinctions, including over 90% in life orientation, maths, English, isiZulu, and accounting, with an average of 90%.

    

    

    

    

    

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