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Somerset West Private School<\/a> (SWPS) proudly celebrated another year of exceptional academic achievement, with its matric class of 2025 achieving a 100% pass rate in the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) National Senior Certificate examinations for the 28th consecutive year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, the cohort achieved a 100% Bachelor’s pass rate, meaning that every learner qualifies for degree study at university. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These reflect the achievements of 26 full-time Grade 12 candidates, as well as a strong post-matric group, highlighting SWPS’s ability to support learners at different stages of their academic journeys. Collectively, learners achieved three A-aggregates, 53 A-symbols, 85 B-symbols and an impressive 13 A-symbols in mathematics. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recognition of outstanding academic performance, the school awarded a total of R99 500 to its top achievers. Academic performance across subjects remained consistently strong, with leading averages in information technology (84%), mathematical literacy (83%), engineering graphics and design (82%), visual arts (77%), Afrikaans first additional language (76%), history (75%), computer applications technology (73%), mathematics (73%), English home language (71%) and business studies (70%). \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dux learner Adam du Toit achieved an outstanding 86,86% average, including an exceptional 95% in mathematics. Reflecting on his experience, he described SWPS as a school that challenged him to strive for excellence while developing a strong work ethic.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tamaiah Mubaiwa followed closely with an average of 85,86% and was placed in the top 1% nationally for life orientation in the IEB examinations. She credited the supportive learning environment and dedicated teachers for inspiring her to pursue a career in medicine. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ruben Vorster achieved an average of 80,14% and earned the prestigious Mathsman Award after achieving an exceptional 97% in mathematics, placing him in the top 1% nationally for mathematics in the IEB examinations. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A defining strength of SWPS is its intensive post-matric programme, which allows learners to take on new subjects by completing Grade 10, 11 and 12 in a single academic year, or to improve existing results significantly, reopening and further strengthening access to competitive tertiary pathways. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zahni Smit exemplifies this pathway, completing physical sciences as a new subject and achieving an outstanding 89%. She now plans to pursue further studies in occupational therapy or sport science. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWPS principal Morn\u00e9 Coetzer praised the learners and teachers for their resilience, dedication and perseverance, noting that these results reflect the strength of personalised teaching, small classes, and a school culture that believes in both excellence and second chances. “As SWPS celebrates 28 consecutive years of a 100% pass rate, it continues to prepare learners with the confidence, discipline, and academic foundation required for success in higher education and beyond.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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