Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School achieved outstanding results in the 2020 NSC Matric Examinations, obtaining a 99.6% pass rate with a 92.4% Bachelor’s Pass rate and 580 subject distinctions.

The pupils and teachers persevered through a very challenging years, adapting to online learning and new ways of doing everything. 

The top achievers for 2020 were:

8 Distinctions: Deepika Sirkar, Aaliyah Randeree
7 Distinctions: Yashna Allopi, Juwairiyyah Bhigjee, Bronwyn Biggs, Neha Haridass, Prayasta Haridass, Alisha Maharaj, Alizwa Makabane, Olwethu Mpepanduku, Andiswa Mshengu, Keryn Thompson
6 Distinctions: Kheara Anooklaal, Tahlia Anthoo, Mishthi Bikram, Sumayya Essak, Dimakatso Keele, Nothando Mncwango, Ellezaé Moosa, Julie Moreno Mancilla, Phiwokhule Mzobe, Bretagne Naidoo, Nwadiuto Nwankwo, Kayla Parfitt, Hannah Tayler, Netanya Vather
5 Distinctions: Sthandiwe Cele, Ayesha Desai, Maryam Ebrahim, Imitha Gala, Semara Govender, Thandolwethu Manana, Amkela Mkhize, Hayley Moodley, Rebecca Odell, Kelly Wilkins
4 Distinctions: Asanda Dlamini, Banele Duma, Tarryn Enoch, Codi Fynn, Georgia Mannikam, Hannah Mentory, Ayanda Mkhize, Atiyya Randeree, Paige Raw, Zain Salim, Kirsten Smith, Megan Struwig, Laikyn Tayler, Emma Veness.