Success tastes sweet for Hoërskool Strand's 2025 matric mates Matthew Geyer, Stiaan Swart and Malan Reyneke.
Success tastes sweet for Hoërskool Strand’s 2025 matric mates Matthew Geyer, Stiaan Swart and Malan Reyneke.

A jovial mood engulfed high schools across the Helderberg on Tuesday, 13 January, following the official release of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) results for the class of 2025.

Learners began arriving at campuses in Somerset West, Macassar, Strand and Gordon’s Bay early this morning to collect their results. The atmosphere was characterised by a sense of accomplishment and relief as the local cohort concluded their secondary education.

Success tastes sweet for Hoërskool Strand's 2025 matric mates Matthew Geyer, Stiaan Swart and Malan Reyneke.
Success tastes sweet for Hoërskool Strand’s 2025 matric mates Matthew Geyer, Stiaan Swart and Malan Reyneke.

Initial reports from various schools suggest that the Helderberg region has maintained its trend of strong academic performance. Several prominent schools in the area have indicated high pass rates, with a significant percentage of learners achieving Bachelor’s degree passes, allowing for university entrance.

Parents and guardians were also present in significant numbers, offering support as learners discussed their next steps. For many in the class of 2025, the focus now turns to tertiary registration and logistical preparations for the upcoming academic year.

Matric pass rates at the various public schools, with previous year pass rate in brackets;

* Gordon High School – 91,1 % (86,9%)

* Helderberg High School – 100% (100%)

* Hope and Light School- 100% (100%)

* Hottentots-Holland High School – 97,4% (96,2%)

* Khanyolwethu Secondary School- 90,6% (81%)

* Macassar Secondary School- 78% (70,4%)

* Madrasatur Rajah Strand – 97% (100%)

* Mondero Eco School- 83% (78%)

* Montgomery and Miller – 100% (100%)

* Nomzamo High School – 88% (93%)

* Parel Vallei High School – 100% (99,6%)

* Rusthof Secondary School- 74,2% (82,2%)

* Simanyene Secondary School – 98,6% (92,3%)

* Hoërskool Strand – 98,6% (99,5%)

* Strand Secondary School – 76% (77,2%)

* False Bay High School – 100% (100%)

* Zandvliet High School – 82% (88%)

Hottentots-Holland High School learners Jordon Cupido, Jaime van Noire and Likhona Weliso beam with pride as they step confidently into their bright futures. Photo: Barend Williams
Matthew’s joy knew no bounds – he literally somersaulted with excitement! Photo: Jamey Gordon
Hoërskool Strand Grade 12 graduates Cuné Cyster, Sandy Voorman, Camryn van der Bergh and Ashlee Swartz celebrated their excellent results with infectious smiles. Photo: Jamey Gordon
Zandvliet High School’s Keyshia Davids, Ashlene Hendricks and Destiny Jansen beam with happiness after receiving their outstanding matric results. Photo: Jamey Gordon
Celebrating in true style! Zandvliet High School graduates Siphumeze Mdingana and Iviwe Mbema couldn’t look prouder as they commemorate their matric success, dressed to the nines for the milestone moment. Photo: Jamey Gordon
Macassar High School graduates celebrate the successful end of their school journey with an exuberant jump of joy into a bright future. Photo: Jamey Gordon
Nervous excitement filled the air as Gordon High School learners Devonné de Jager, Luke Thomas, Kayla Dreyer, Lindsay Turner, Shanique Jacobs and Neli Somdaka waited with bated breath for their life-changing matric results. Photo: Barend Williams
Gordon High School learners Andrea October and Jade Vermeulen celebrated their matric success together, proving that besties who study together, achieve together. Photo: Barend Williams
Deuces, Hottentots-Holland High School! Learners Zoe van Der Heyde and Lebongang Sibanda walked away victorious with their matric certificates in hand. Photo: Barend Williams

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