Cape Town - The Independent Examinations Board (IEB) has achieved a 98.7% pass rate for the Class of 2024, the highest pass rate recorded in the past five years.
About 13 250 learners registered to sit for the IEB National Senior Certificate exams, with the results receiving approval from Umalusi, South Africa's quality assurance body, which confirmed the integrity of the examination process.
The IEB said all candidates who successfully completed the examinations obtained a pass that qualifies them for tertiary study.
The results are:
• 89.37% of the cohort achieved entry to degree study, compared to 88.59% in2023.
• 7.56% qualified for entry to diploma study, compared to 8.31% in 2023.
• 1.53% achieved entry for study at the Higher Certificate level, compared to1.57% in 2023.
• 0.02% achieved an endorsed certificate.
St Stithians Boys’ College and St Stithians Girls’ College in Sandton proudly announced a flawless 100% pass rate among their 251 candidates.
The schools recorded a remarkable 98.4% Bachelor’s Degree pass rate and an impressive 742 distinctions, with 10 learners receiving the prestigious Summa Cum Laude award for maintaining an average of 90% or above.
Meanwhile, Trinityhouse Schools, with their Class of 2024 comprising 267 matriculants across four campuses, mirrored this success story with a 100% pass rate and a stellar 99% Bachelor’s Degree pass rate.
Brand Academic Head, Sumari Purdon, lauded the learners for their commitment to excellence, citing that their results exemplified the ethos of Trinityhouse's comprehensive educational philosophy.
Crawford International Schools also demonstrated academic prowess, with the latest results revealing a remarkable tally of 1 527 distinctions among their cohort, yielding an average of 2.8 distinctions per candidate.
With 25 learners achieving an average exceeding 90%, Crawford secured 17 IEB Outstanding Achievement Awards, cementing their renowned reputation for academic distinction.
St David’s Marist Inanda recorded a 100% pass rate along with 99% achieving Bachelor’s Degree passes.
The Class of 2024, comprising 148 learners, collectively secured 444 distinctions, reflecting their all-rounded excellence in academics, sport, and community engagement.
Headboy Fhatuwani Mudau's leadership marked a significant achievement for the school, especially as it continues to nurture learners through its dual campuses in Sandton and Alexandra.
Mudau's story serves as a testament to the school's commitment to breaking social barriers through education and community service initiatives, furthering the values of respect, humility and servant leadership.