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Celebrating the Outstanding

Matric Results of the Class of 2024 at

Southdowns College!

We are thrilled to announce yet another Looking Ahead
year of remarkable achievements for our Top Achiever: We remain committed to providing
matriculants! Once again, our school has Ethan van Eyden a holistic and enriching education
proudly maintained a 100% pass rate, A special mention goes to that empowers our pupils to achieve
showcasing the dedication, perseverance, Ethan van Eyden, our top their dreams and make meaningful
and excellence of our pupils and teachers achiever for the Class of contributions to society. Here’s to
alike. 2024. Ethan’s academic building on this legacy of excellence in
journey has been nothing the years to come!
Exceptional Academic Performance short of inspiring. He has
The class of 2024 has also achieved achieved within the Top 5% Southdowns College provides a
a 95% bachelor’s degree pass rate, in six subjects, alongside dynamic and progressive education,
affirming their readiness to excel in earning a distinction in prioritising individual needs, diversity,
tertiary education and beyond. With Life Orientation. Ethan’s and change while striving for academic,
an average of 1.84 distinctions per achievements exemplify the sporting, and cultural excellence. This
candidate, our pupils have demonstrated spirit of excellence that our independent day and boarding school
a commitment to academic excellence school strives to nurture. caters to learners from Grade 0000
that sets them apart. to Grade 12, offering top-tier facilities
Gratitude and Celebration and dedicated educators. The school
Highlights of Individual Achievements These exceptional results are a promotes academic, physical, social,
Three pupils earned an outstanding 9 testament to the unwavering and spiritual development within a
distinctions each, including a remarkable support of our dedicated Christian-based value system, helping
achievement by Kiash Sudu, who attained teachers, staff, and parents, students reach their full potential.
a perfect 100% in Mathematics. who have walked alongside Emphasising sports, teamwork, cultural
our pupils throughout their talents, and community service,
Four pupils secured an impressive 7 academic journey. Southdowns College nurtures leadership
distinctions each. skills to create independent, confident,
To the Class of 2024, and compassionate leaders for a global
Three pupils achieved 6 distinctions each. congratulations on your society. The focus is on developing well-
outstanding achievements. balanced, productive individuals.
Four pupils earned 5 distinctions each. Your hard work, resilience,
and determination have set a To apply, visit
Six pupils attained 4 distinctions each. benchmark of excellence for https://www.southdownscollege.co.za/
future matriculants. As you
Additionally, seven pupils achieved results enter the next phase of your
that placed them in the Top 1% nationally lives, we are confident that you
in various subjects – an extraordinary will continue to make us proud
accomplishment reflecting their hard and inspire others with your
work and mastery. success.

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