From left to right: MEC Dr Tate Makgoe, Free State Department of Education, Themba Mola KST CEO. KST congratulates the Free State Province Grade 12 class of 2020 for their achievement, attaining 85.1% and retaining the number one spot nationally during an exceedingly difficult year in the 2020 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations a.
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Pictured from left are Keshav Maharaj from Westville Boys achieved 8 distinctions, Ethan Naidoo received from Star College achieved 9 distinctions, Sailin Vadivelu from Star College achieved 9 distinctions, Lydia Weber from Westville Girls achieved 9 distinctions, Jodi Nobin from Eden College achieved 8 distinctions, Santhani Rungan from Eden College achieved 8 distinctions. Picture: Motshwari Mofokeng / African News Agency (ANA)
Abnormal year draws top matric results
By Silindile Nyathikazi, Zainul Dawood
Feb 23, 2021
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Durban - As the matriculants of the 2020 National Senior Certificate (NSC) prepared to receive their much-anticipated results today, KwaZulu-Natal top achievers shared their unique experiences and plans ahead of what was one of the most abnormal schooling years.
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The class of 2020 showed incredible determination and their resilience is reflected in the marks they have produced. (Supplied/St Benedict)
Despite the loss of many weeks of in-classroom teaching due to the Covid-19 pandemic in an unprecedented academic year, the St Benedict’s Class of 2020 has once again produced an impressive set of results in the IEB National Senior Certificate exams.
Two St Benedict’s boys achieved averages over 90% and eight boys are among the country’s highest achievers in particular subjects. With a distinction ratio of two per student and a 97.27% bachelor degree pass rate, there is much to celebrate.
Matric pass rate expected to be lower
By Okuhle Hlati
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WHILE this year s matric pass rate for state schools is expected to decline from the 81.3% recorded in 2019, teacher unions and education experts predict there will not be a drastic drop in the quality of pass rate.
Department of Basic Education (DBE) Minister Angie Motshekga is expected to release the 2020 National Senior Certificate exam results today, and district results will be announced tomorrow.
The Independent Examinations Board National Senior Certificate (NSC) recorded a 98.07% pass rate, slightly lower than the 2019 pass rate of 98.82%.
This comes as quality assurer Umalusi last week gave the green light for the release of the results.