Heathfield High School has reason to celebrate as their Class of 2025 delivered impressive matric results, with several students achieving outstanding academic success and securing university placements.
This year the school sports an 89,9% pass rate, showcasing a significant improvement compared to last year’s 73,5% average, said school principal Nadia Aanhuizen who is beaming with pride.
Heathfield High secured 67 Bachelor passes, 55 diplomas and 30 higher certificates.
Top academic performers shine
This year Jordan Kroutz was crowned as the school’s top academic learner.
Second highest achiever Slindokuhle Prusent achieved an excellent 76,6% average, excelling
across multiple subjects with particularly strong performances in history (88%), consumer studies (78%), and mathematical literacy (76%).
Caydd Jantjies and Samkelo Mlitha shared third place honours.
The learners have set ambitious career goals reflecting their academic strengths. Caydd Jantjies plans to pursue premedical science at the University of the Western Cape (UWC), hoping to eventually work in laboratory settings. His journey wasn’t without challenges, particularly balancing school stress and tackling demanding subjects like mathematics and physics.
“My family and teachers kept me going. They have always encouraged me to stay disciplined and optimistic for my future,” Jantjies said. Kroutz, who achieved six distinctions despite balancing studies with other responsibilities, will study education at Stellenbosch University. She credited his mother’s support in managing his responsibilities, allowing him to focus on studies.
Mlitha has been accepted to study a Bachelor of Science in Mechatronics at the University of Cape Town, aspiring to become a robotics engineer. Despite struggling with Afrikaans as a second language learner, he overcame challenges through dedicated effort and family support.
Study strategies and support systems
The learners say they employed various study methods, with active recall being particularly popular. Mlitha allocated four hours daily to challenging subjects and two hours to stronger areas, demonstrating strategic time management. Family support was crucial across all the matrics’ success stories, with parents and teachers providing essential encouragement during stressful periods.
Inspiring the next generation
These achievers hope their success will motivate this year’s Class of 2026 in their community to pursue academic excellence and make necessary sacrifices for their dreams. Their advice to current Grade 11s is clear: start studying early, stay positive, and never lose focus despite overwhelming workloads.
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