The Kearsney Centenary – 2021
With the Kearsney Centenary fast approaching, preparations have been under way since 2014 in order to plan a year-long program to commemorate this significant event in 2021.
A leading independent traditional high school for boys
KERF Cancelled
In line with President Cyril Ramaphosa’s declaration of a National State of Disaster, the 13th Standard Bank Kearsney Easter Rugby Festival has been cancelled.
The College looks forward to a special festival next year as we look to mark our centenary in 2021 with many of our oldest friends and rivals.
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Kearsney Academic Records
Internationally recognised IEB Matriculation
100% Bachelor Degree Pass
100% Matric pass rate
49,1% Distinctions in Maths Class ave. 78,3% (IEB Ave. 26,1%)
38,3% Distinctions in Science (IEB Average 19,9%)
100% Mandarin pass rate
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52 Ha country-like estate
Separate Boarding House for Grade 8s
4 Boarding Houses for Grades 9 to 12
Resident Methodist Chaplain
Kearsney People
640 Pupils
75% of pupils are boarders
92% of students live in Kwa-Zulu Natal
6 Countries in International Exchange programme
2,3 Tertiary qualifications average per teacher
24 Teachers are IEB examiners, moderators OR markers
Kearsney Sports
21 Roles are filled by staff to select, coach or manage SA or KZN teams
14 Sports offered
21 Sporting venues with exceptional facilities
12 Boys selected for SA squads in 2018 and 61 for KZN in various sports
Expanding Horizons
40 Clubs and societies
15 Gold medals won by Choir at World Choir Games
14,550 hours of community service performed in 2018
8% of 2018 matriculants studying overseas
29% of 2018 matriculants are studying Law, Medicine or Engineering
13 Old Boys’ branches around the world, including 7 international
Kearsney Classroom
21,5 Average class size
10:1 Pupil : Teacher ratio
18 Number of Matric subjects
121 Number of possible subject packages
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Choir achieved two more Golds at the 2018 World Choir Games
The Kearsney College Choir returned home with two gold medals and one silver after a successful trip to the 10th World Choir Games. The world’s largest competition for non-professional choirs is held every second year.
Under the direction of Mr Marshell Lombard, the Choir competed in three categories in the tough Champions section, winning golds in the Scenic Pop and Music of Spirit and Faith categories and silver in the Scenic Folklore category.
The Choir has now achieved 15 gold medals and seven silvers at the World Choir Games since 2000.
Read our tour blog at:
https://kearsneychoirtour2018.blogspot.com
