Reddam House Durbanville has delivered one of its strongest Cambridge international performances to date in the November 2025 examination series — achieving a total of 15 Cambridge awards, including an exceptional four Top in the World distinctions.
This marks the highest number of Top in the World awards in the school’s history and positions Reddam House Durbanville among the leading Cambridge schools in South Africa.
The Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards programme celebrates the success of learners taking Cambridge examinations in over 40 countries around the world.Reddam House Durbanville’s strength in mathematics was underlined with three learners achieving 100% in the subject across IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) and AS Level.
Exceptional performers lead the cohort
The four Top in the World awards were achieved by: Mia Ivan in AS Level mathematics (100%) and AS Level accounting; Karli Kennard in AS Level mathematics; and Sebastian Herbert in IGCSE mathematics (100%).
Mia also achieved first place in South Africa for Best Across Four AS Level subjects, placing her among the top-performing Cambridge students nationally.She is currently pursuing a degree in chemical engineering at Stellenbosch University, where she continues to excel.
Karli is already studying actuarial science at Stellenbosch University.
Sebastian is pursuing actuarial science, with applications submitted locally and the option to explore international study.
Offer to study at University of Cambridge
Among the other exceptional achievers, Youkyum Kim secured Top in South Africa awards for A Level mathematics and AS Level computer science. He has received an offer to study mathematics at the University of Cambridge and is currently completing accelerated A Levels in further mathematics and physics in preparation for his studies.
Current Grade 12 learners Lukholo Mgudlwa and Kai Mallela, both Top in South Africa award recipients, have applied to study medicine at the University of Cape Town and Stellenbosch University.
Top in South Africa awards
Other Reddam House Durbanville learners who have achieved Top in South Africa awards: Lukholo Mgudlwa – IGCSE biology and IGCSE music (High Achievement Award); Kai Mallela – IGCSE physics; Boni Yan – IGCSE English first language; Asmaa Thomas – IGCSE business studies; Kenah Seba – IGCSE art and design; Yafei Wang – AS Level Chinese language (High Achievement Award); Oliver Cloete – IGCSE Foreign Language Spanish (High Achievement Award).
A milestone year for academic excellence
Barry Nieuwoudt, executive head, says in a media release the results reflect both exceptional student performance and sustained teaching excellence.
“These results represent a significant milestone for Reddam House Durbanville. Achieving our highest number of Top in the World awards, particularly with such outstanding results in mathematics, speaks to the calibre of our learners and the strength of our academic programme. We are equally proud of the breadth of achievement across so many subjects, which reflects our commitment to developing well-rounded, high-performing learners prepared for success both locally and internationally.”
Ravi Nadasen, CEO of Inspired Education Group Africa and the Middle East, adds: “The achievements of Reddam House Durbanville’s students reflect the depth of academic excellence across the Inspired group. Results of this calibre, across multiple subjects and levels, demonstrate the strength of our teaching and the ability of our learners to compete at the highest international standards.”
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