Congratulations, Class of 2024!

MATRIC RESULTS 2024

It is with great pride that we share the results of the Class of 2024 for the National Senior Certificate Examinations offered by the Independent Examinations Board (IEB).

The Class of 2024 is celebrated for achieving a 100% pass rate and 100% access to tertiary study as well as an outstanding 98,2% degree pass, meaning that 56 out of 57 students qualified for university. They attained a combined total of 109 distinctions (1,91 per candidate) and over half the grade achieved an average of 70% and above.

As always, there were some superb individual results: 2024 Dux Scholar, Head Girl Erin Tomlinson, achieved an incredible 9 distinctions, while Sarah Orsmond and Head Boy Joel Willemse each attained 7 distinctions. Erin received an IEB award for Outstanding Achievement as she was in the Top 5% in 6 or more subjects. She was also ranked in the Top 1% of the IEB for Afrikaans, Computer Applications Technology and Physical Sciences. Aryan Pillay was ranked in the Top 1% of the IEB for Business Studies.

We congratulate this group of students on achieving these wonderful results and also salute all those who achieved their personal goals – this is indeed a tribute to their tenacity and determination as well as their commitment and outstanding work ethic. Students of this calibre are recognised for their unique qualities, and we know that they will go out to make a positive difference in the world.

I also would like to recognise the efforts of the academic staff in preparing this cohort of students for these important examinations. Their dedicated efforts are much appreciated, and I thank them for their complete commitment to their students and for nurturing them and guiding them during the challenging Matric year.

It does indeed take a village to successfully complete the Matric year and the role of friends, families and teachers is testament to the incalculable value of these important relationships. The partnership between school and home is also critical in ensuring that students deliver their best in these examinations. We know that this cohort of young people are well prepared for the next phase of their lives and that they have developed the skills and emotional maturity that will serve them well for the next chapter.

The Dainfern College Class of 2024 can hold their heads up high. We salute this remarkable group of students who have journeyed through the College and made the most of our rich and diverse offering whilst still upholding our tradition of academic excellence. We are so proud of them and their achievements and are confident that they will embark on their journey into adulthood as compassionate, confident and courageous young leaders.

Andrew Baker
Executive Head of Dainfern College & High School Principal