PHOTOS | Helderberg schools celebrate as class of 2025 shines in NSC examinations

SOMERSET WEST – 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.

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%)