The long wait came to an end for the \u2018Class of 2016\u2019 on Thursday, with learners flocking to their respective high schools to receive their certificates.<\/p>\n
For the most part Germiston was full of smiles, as the youngsters compared results and chatted about their plans for the future.<\/p>
The top performing school in the city was Ho\u00ebrskool Goudrif, which celebrated a 100 per cent pass rate.<\/p>\n
Principal Marius Mills told the GCN he was pleased and grateful that they’d received such good results.<\/p>\n
Goudrif’s \u2018Class of 2016\u2019 was made up of 104 matric learners, who achieved 21 distinctions between them.<\/p>\n
Mills said he was extremely pleased with the fact that 67.3 per cent of the learners attained university exemption, 30.7 per cent achieved diploma passes and 1.9 per cent got higher certificate passes.<\/p>\n
The school\u2019s top achievers were: Suzette Nel with four distinctions in English, Afrikaans, life orientation and life sciences; Zunika van Niekerk with three distinctions in Afrikaans, English and business studies; plus Charnelle Kruger with three distinctions in maths literacy, life orientation and tourism.<\/p>\n
\u201cI’m proud of the learners and very happy with the results,\u201d Mills said.<\/p>\n The next school in line was Primrose High School, with a pass rate of 97.6 per cent.<\/p>\n Andr\u00e9 Grobler, principal of the school, was thrilled with the results.<\/p>\n A total of 170 matrics sat their final examinations at the school, earning 64 distinctions between them.<\/p>\n \u201cI’m very proud of both the students and the teachers for all their hard work throughout the year.<\/p>\n \u201cAs I always say: ‘Work hard and God will do the rest’,\u201d said Grobler.<\/p>\n The school\u2019s top achieving students were: Liezel Sephesu, with five distinctions in mathematics, life orientations, computer applications technology, life sciences and physical sciences; Puseletso Methe, with three distinctions in Afrikaans, tourism and life orientation; Nokuthula Khwasha, with three distinctions in mathematics, life science and life orientation – and Bibi Ahmed-Ismail, with three distinctions in Afrikaans, mathematics literacy and life orientation.<\/p>\n \u201cWe wish our learners all the best for the future,\u201d Grobler concluded proudly.<\/p>\n In third position was Afrikaanse Ho\u00ebrskool Germiston, with a 96 per cent pass rate.<\/p>\n \u201cWe’re satisfied with our pass rate and our learners performed much better than I expected,\u201d said the school\u2019s principal, Retha du Toit.<\/p>\n \u201cGood luck to this year\u2019s matriculants – if you work hard throughout the year, the results will prove it.\u201d<\/p>\n There were 114 matriculants and the school recorded 29 distinctions in total, with John-Samuel Nortje as the top achieving learner.<\/p>\n Nortje obtained six distinctions in English, life orientation, business studies, life sciences, mathematics and physical sciences.<\/p>\n Germiston High School learners were among those, who were thrilled to receive their results.<\/p>\n The school had a pass rate of 95.75 per cent and 52 distinctions.<\/p>\n The deputy principal of the school, Ren\u00e9e Goosen, was pleased with all their 166 matriculants.<\/p>\n \u201cWe’re very happy with the pass rate and although some of the learners struggled during the year, they pulled through,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe matriculants performed better than expected – they overcame many obstacles and challenges.<\/p>\n \u201cThe staff also did tremendous work helping the learners; we have hard working staff members.\u201d<\/p>\n The school\u2019s top achievers were Nhlurile Hlatshwayo and Mbalenhle Ndhlovu, who produced 10 distinctions between them.<\/p>\n Hlatshwayo was overwhelmed with her six distinctions and said: \u201cI got distinctions for life orientation, Afrikaans, life sciences, mathematics, accounting and physical sciences.\u201d<\/p>\n Ndhlovu obtained four distinctions in accounting, business studies, economics and life orientation.<\/p>\n Goosen added that the learners put in a lot of effort.<\/p>\n \u201cMost of the learners had to push themselves to reach their potential; and they did,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe always want to and work towards improving our pass rate every year.\u201d<\/p>\n Institute Status Acres Secondary School attained a 94 per cent pass rate.<\/p>\n The school had 48 matrics; and between them they achieved 24 distinctions, 21 bachelors\u2019 degree passes, 21 diploma passes and three higher certificate passes.<\/p>\n Deputy principal Titien Kyamba said: \u201cThe school is very happy with the results, even though our pass rate dropped by three per cent.<\/p>\n \u201cWe look forward to improving our results this year.\u201d<\/p>\n The principal of Dawnview High School, Moeketsie Kolokoto, is satisfied with his school\u2019s results.<\/p>\n The school attained an 89 per cent pass rate.<\/p>\n \u201cOverall, I’m happy as there’s been an improvement compared to 2015,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Dawnview had 123 matric pupils, who between them attained 15 distinctions.<\/p>\n The results included 29 bachelors\u2019 degree passes; 55 diploma passes and 24 higher certificate passes.<\/p>\n The top three learners were: Adaeze Ikwuemesim (with a 71 per cent pass rate); Neo Mphahlele (with a distinction in life orientation) and Nonjabulo Mkhonza (with a distinction in life orientation).<\/p>\n \u201cI attribute the results to the hard work displayed by the teachers, as it wasn’t easy for them.<\/p>\n \u201cI’m also extremely pleased that all our student leaders passed their exams with bachelors\u2019 passes,\u201d Kolokoto said.<\/p>\n He added that in 2017, they were going to work hard and improve the results.<\/p>\n \u201cTo do this however, we need the full co-operation of the learners,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Vryburger High School achieved an 86.3 per cent pass rate and was happy with the performance of their 149 learners, who between them earned 22 distinctions.<\/p>\n Khumoitsile Raphadu, an HOD at the school, said: \u201cWe’re very proud as a school today, as we issue the 2016 class of matrics their certificates.<\/p>\n \u201cWe appreciate the effort made by both the teachers and learners.\u201d<\/p>\n The school\u2019s top achievers were: Mandisa Nhlapo with six distinctions for English, mathematics, life orientation, business studies, physical sciences and life sciences; Tshegofatso Makgato with two distinctions for business studies and life orientation; Emmanuel Kumalo with two distinctions for mathematics and life orientation – and Fanisa Matelakengisa, who achieved six distinctions.<\/p>\n The school wishes the students all of the best for the road ahead.<\/p>\n Sizwe Secondary School was happy with its 86 per cent pass rate.<\/p>\n There were 98 learners who sat the exams; and between them they attained four distinctions.<\/p>\n The school achieved 22 bachelors\u2019 degree passes, 39 diploma passes and 22 higher certificate passes.<\/p>\n Principal Mandla Cele said: \u201cI’m happy with the results and hope to improve this year.\u201d<\/p>\n The GCN endeavoured to contact all the schools, however not all were available for results and comment.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other articles you may be interested in:<\/p>\n Ho\u00ebrskool Goudrif celebrates golden pass rate<\/a><\/p>\n Class of 2016 celebrates<\/a><\/p>\n Smiles, laughter and a few tears for Ho\u00ebrskool Primrose High School matrics<\/a><\/p>\n![\"Zunika](\"https:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2017\/01\/01GCNSCHOOLSGOUDMH3_52324.jpg\")
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