The 2024 matric class of Somerset College maintained the school’s flawless pass rate in last year’s Independent Examinations Board (IEB), along with an unbroken record of a perfect Bachelor’s degree pass for all candidates.
The Grade 12s set a remarkable standard, achieving an average of 4,2 A symbols per learner. Over the past eight years the school has maintained an impressive average of at least three A symbols per learner.
Said Jacques Nel, executive head of Somerset College: “Congratulations on your extraordinary academic achievements! Your unwavering dedication, perseverance, and relentless pursuit of excellence have culminated in these spectacular results. Each of you has proven to be in a class of your own, leaving a significant legacy that will inspire generations to come.”
Among the 98 candidates, an outstanding 59 achieved an A average, with eight attained an exceptional 90% or higher average.
In addition, numerous learners featured nationally in the upper echelons of the IEB results.
Tahirah Ahmed, Megan Falkenberg, Zara Hingeston, and Matthew Wylie were awarded Commendable Achievement awards for achieving within the top 5% of all IEB candidates nationally across five subjects and an A symbol for life orientation.
Ashleigh Cotterrell, Nila Prinsloo, Isabella Pritchett, Sarah Tucker, Gabriella Verdal-Austin and Harriet Wraith achieved Outstanding Achievement awards for ranking within the top 5% across six or more subjects and achieving an A symbol in life orientation.
Tucker achieved eight A symbols with an average of 95,1%, including flawless results for core mathematics, FSM standard and FSM elective.
Somerset College learners were also awarded 40 Top 1% awards for featuring in the top 1% percent of their cohort nationally across a range of subjects, including two in accounting; two in Afrikaans; six in English home language; one in geography; one in history; 10 in life orientation; four in life sciences; three in mathematical literacy; six in mathematics core; two in further studies mathematics; two in physical sciences; and one in visual art.
In all its academic departments except one, the Somerset College average was higher than the national IEB average.
“We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated teachers who have selflessly imparted their knowledge and guided you [the class of 2024’s] journey. Their unwavering commitment to their education has played a pivotal role in these success,” Nel added, also thanking the learners’ parents for their support and belief.
“As you embark on the next chapter of your lives may your dreams soar, your endeavours be fruitful and your journey be filled with boundless opportunities. We wish you a future as bright and promising as the remarkable accomplishments you achieved in 2024.”
