The Rhenish Girls\u2019 High School matric class achieved excellent results in the 2023 National Senior Certificate examinations, getting a 100% pass rate and delivering the country\u2019s top Grade 12 learner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Apart from the flawless pass rate, the school\u2019s candidates also achieved a 97,1% Bachelor\u2019s pass and 492 subject distinctions at an average of 3,51 As per candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
South Africa\u2019s top Grade 12 learner for 2023, Melissa M\u00fcller, was the Rhenish Dux learner, achieving an average of 97,6% and seven subject distinctions. In addition she was also the country\u2019s top achiever in mathematics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Furthermore, 14 candidates achieved an average of more than 90% and 60 candidates \u2013 or 43% of the class \u2013 achieved an A-average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe results achieved by the Rhenish Girls\u2019 High School Class of 2023,\u201d said principal Tracey Megom, \u201calong with the accolade of achieving one of the top positions in the country with regard to academic performance, is a celebration of the consistent hard work put in by the learners over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is also testament to the hard work and quality of our teachers in nurturing and developing these young minds over the course of their high school journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cExcellent academic results are a process and collective effort, and credit must go to the staff, learners and parents for the important role played by each.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the remarkable achievement and success of M\u00fcller, Megom said: \u201cWe as a school are extremely proud and privileged to have been a part of Melissa\u2019s journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe wish her everything of the best in the next chapter of her life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe know she will continue to be the wonderful Rhenish Girls\u2019 High School ambassador she has always been.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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