Diepdale Secondary commits to improving matric results after 2025 dip
Diepdale Secondary School has pledged a turnaround after its 2025 matric pass rate dropped to 80.4% from 91.6% the previous year, with management outlining stronger support and oversight measures.
As local schools celebrate their 2025 matric results, Diepdale Secondary School performed below expectations.
The school attained a pass rate of 91.6% in 2024, compared to 80.4% in 2025, a worrying decrease.
Principal Johaness Monakisi said, “Our results are not pleasing, but as school management and stakeholders, we did our best. It was up to our learners to take the last step. We had various programmes, including afternoon classes, night studies and weekend classes. Even during the holidays, we were at school.”
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He added that the number of learners in 2025 was another contributing factor. Of 214 matriculants, 39 failed.
“Our results this year are promising, and we will continue fighting to reach the 100% pass rate the school deserves. This is a shared dream and vision of our management,” he said.
Monakisi explained that this year, HoDs and deputies will be in classrooms with teachers to ensure closer management.
“We will ensure that progressed learners are not left behind. Their programmes will be collectively organised, and they will be given full attention.
“To the learners who did not make it, this is not the end of the world. Whatever assistance you need with matric rewrites and supplementary exams, come to our school. Our doors are always open. If we give up on them, we will be failing ourselves as a school.”
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Support services
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDH) encourages learners experiencing emotional distress, depression or suicidal thoughts to use the free mental health services available at clinics in Gauteng. Go to your nearest clinic and, when necessary, it will refer you for specialist services.
The GDH also works closely with organisations that provide immediate emotional and suicide-prevention support. Learners, parents and caregivers are encouraged to call these toll-free support services:
• The South African Depression and Anxiety Group Suicide Prevention Line: 0800?567?567
• The Suicide Crisis Line: 0800?21?22?23 or 0800?12?13?14
• The Hope Line: 0800?467?347 or 0800?611?197
• SMS: 31393.
