Each year our Grade 9 boys are given the opportunity to write the SIAT International Benchmarking examinations in English, Mathematics and Science. These exams, each an hour in duration and in a multiple choice format, are developed by Education Assessment Australia (EAA) and written by candidates from all over the world. The questions are of an extremely high standard and very interesting. The Kearsney results are benchmarked against other South African and Australian schools, involving over 8000 students in English, 13000 in Science and 5000 in Mathematics. As usual, the Kearsney boys fared well in all three assessments with average scores above that of the region in each case.

In English:
16 boys wrote the examination, with 1 high distinctions (top 1%),
1 distinction (top 10%),
2 credits (top 33%) and
12 participations.
8,000 International students participated.

In Science:
29 boys wrote the examination, with 1 high distinction, 3 distinctions,
9 credits and 16 participations. 13,000 International students participated.

In Mathematics:
25 boys wrote the examination, with 2 distinctions, 14 credits and
9 participations.
5,000 International students participated

Special congratulations to the following boys who obtained distinctions:

Ivan Crockart. English (high distinction), Mathematics and Science.
Matthew Van Heusden. Science (high distinction).
Myles Lundall. Science.
Neil Lillelund. Science.
Keagan Loader. Mathematics.
Ruben Van Aswegen. English.