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Western Cape matrics can be proud after coming out on top with a Mathematics pass rate of 75.4% and a Physical Sciences pass at 82.2% pass.
With a tough year behind them, the 2023 matriculant pass rate in the Western Cape increased to 81.54%.
In a statement, Western Cape Minister of Education David Maynier said despite challenges of “crippling load shedding” and devastating minibus taxi strikes last year, the more than 50 000 matric learners excelled.
“Every single one our 50 520 candidates who passed met the requirements to access higher education, with 26 182 candidates (42.2%) qualifying with a bachelors pass to attend university, our highest number of bachelors passes ever.”
Western Cape matrics can be proud after coming out on top with a Mathematics pass rate of 75.4% and a Physical Sciences pass at 82.2% pass.
“These are critical subjects for the national and provincial economy, so we are pleased to see improvements in both compared to 2022.
“We also have the second highest distinctions rate, with 24 982 subject distinctions being awarded to candidates.”
Maynier said it was equally impressive to have the retention rate from Grade 10 to 12 increase to 69.3%.
“Getting both the pass rate and the retention rate to move in a positive direction is a difficult task and we are pleased that more of the Grade 10 class from two years’ prior are writing and succeeding in their final matric exams.”
School results compared from 2022 to 2023
Fairmount Secondary School pass rate in 2022 stood at 74.5% and in 2023 at 70.5%
Grassdale High School pass rate dropped from 94.6% in 2022 to 88.2% in 2023
Grassy Park Secondary School pass rate in 2022 went from a 76.2% percent pass rate to 66.9%
Heathfield High School achieved a 61.2% pass in 2022 and a 50.5% in 2023
Sibelius High achieved a 67.4 % pass rate in 2022 and a 60% pass in 2023
Steenberg Secondary achieved a 72.6% pass in 2022 and a 84.2% pass rate in 2023
Zeekoevlei Secondary School achieved a 77.8% pass in 2022 and a 72.3% pass rate in 2023
Lavender Hill High School achieved a 68.6% pass in 2022 and a 69.2% pass in 2023
Lavender Hill High’s stop matric learner Liam Rhoda (18) is a firm believer in hard work and academic excellence.
“During my matric year, I worked tirelessly to achieve my goals and was fortunate enough to be recognized for my efforts. I was pleasantly surprised to be named the top achiever in my class for the final examination, and I am proud to have been the head boy.”
Rhoda says he was honoured to be named valedictorian and to receive the principal’s award for his achievements.
“This recognition, along with a bursary from the Rising Tides bursary programme has given me the opportunity to study teaching at the university of my choice.”
Rhoda says his class teachers inspired him to pursue a career in teaching.
“I hope to give back to my community through education.”
His motto: “You belong in every room you step into” is something Rhoda lives by.
“I firmly believe that with hard work, dedication, and perseverance, anything is possible and I am committed to achieving my ultimate goal of earning a PhD and running for local government.”
The determined young man hopes to make his family proud while pursuing his dreams with “passion and purpose”.
