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Micaela Witbooi, with 89%, followed closely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hammit will be studying civil engineering at Stellenbosch University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-core-subjects\">Core subjects<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Baker said the 51% Bachelor\u2019s pass rate is a significant milestone as it demonstrates the school\u2019s ability to prepare learners for success in their chosen fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe school\u2019s focus on core subjects has sparked a timely conversation about the importance of preserving these subjects in \u2018disadvantaged\u2019 schools.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She says amidst concerns that some schools are dropping core subjects to boost pass rates, Soneike High School\u2019s parents are vocal about maintaining the integrity of the curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div contenteditable=\"false\" data-embed24=\"Images\" data-pos=\"Middle\" id=\"embed_91753d4f\">\n<div class=\"slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" data-smallsrc=\"https:\/\/cdn.24.co.za\/files\/Cms\/General\/d\/12619\/463b8022e8134e3da4184aab0732fbcc.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/e67b84a2ac574693b7fcc00ae34a2d15.jpg\" title=\"Michaela Witbooi followed closely on Hammit\u2019s heels with an average of 89%. \"><p><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\">Michaela Witbooi followed closely on Hammit\u2019s heels with an average of 89%. <\/div>\n<div class=\"img_accreditation\"><span class=\"source\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><span class=\"photographer\" style=\"display:none;\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cParents have asked us not to compromise on core subjects as their children need these skills to succeed in an increasingly competitive world. 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