The results of the matric class of 2021 are in, and five high schools in the Stellenbosch and Franschhoek areas recorded flawless pass rates during another Covid-19 stricken year.
Despite the many challenges piled on by the pandemic, the Western Cape’s 2021 National Senior Certificate (NSC) class improved its overall pass rate by 1,3%, recording an 81,2% pass. The aggregate saw the province placed in third place behind Free State (85,7%) and Gauteng (82,8%).
South Africa’s matrics of 2021 achieved a 76,4% pass, a slight improvement from the 76,2% recorded in 2020. The national results were revealed by Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga last Thursday (20 January).
The Western Cape’s matriculants were tops for overall bachelor passes in the country, achieving its highest-ever overall bachelor’s pass of 45,3%. Said provincial Education Minister Debbie Schäfer: “The class of 2021 has had a tough two years. Their Grade 11 year in 2020 was marred by school closures, with their grade going back to class later than many others. However, their matric year has been very stable, with more time in class than in other matric years.
“Our schools, districts and head office have put in extensive time, and effort to prepare these candidates, from providing extra classes in the afternoons and on weekends, extra revision materials, online revision support, and a host of other measures. The results speak for themselves.”
Locally, seven high schools in Eikestadnuus’ distribution area improved on their overall NSC 12 pass rate, while three schools maintained their 100% pass. The results of two school in the area marginally declined from the 2020 results.
Local high schools’ NSC results are as follows:
. Hoër Meisieskool Bloemhof maintained a 100% pass rate. Cloetesville High increased from 63,6% in 2020 to 69,8% in 2021. Hoërskool Franschhoek increased from 94,7% in 2020 to 100% in 2021. Groendal Sekondêr increased from 57,5% in 2020 to 82,3% in 2021. Kayamandi Secondary declined from 81,6% in 2020 to 79,4 in 2021. Kylemore Sekondêr increased from 84,5% in 2020 to 89,6% in 2021. Luckhoff Sekondêr increased from 70,9% in 2020 to 79,9% in 2021. Makupula Secondary declined from 94,2% in 2020 to 84,6% in 2021. Paul Roos Gymnasium maintained a 99,6% pass. Rhenish Girls’ High maintained a 100% pass . Hoërskool Stellenbosch increased from 99,1% in 2020 to 100% in 2021. Stellenbosch Waldorf School maintained a 100% pass. Stellenzicht Sekondêr increased from 60,6% in 2020 to 73,2% in 2021.
