IEB Results 2017

A 100% pass rate and a remarkable 98% Bachelor Degree (University Exemption) pass rate was achieved by the Class of 2017, with three of the Class receiving Diploma passes.

Kearsney’s excellence in Mathematics and Physical Sciences was reaffirmed, with an incredible 49% of those who wrote Mathematics and 37,3% of those who wrote Physical Sciences achieving a distinction. This compares to the IEB distinction rate of 26,5% for Maths and 17% for Physical Sciences for all IEB schools in the country. This is the seventh year in a row that Kearsney’s Mathematics distinction rate has been around double the IEB distinction rate for Mathematics and at least double the IEB distinction rate for Physical Sciences. We are pleased that this excellence is broad-based, with two thirds of both Mathematics and Physical Sciences candidates achieving either an A or a B. The average mark for the Class was an incredible 75,5% for Mathematics and 72,8% for Physical Sciences. Two boys placed in the top 1% in the country for Mathematics and 3 boys came in the top 1% in the country for Physical Sciences.

Given the importance of these subjects for expanding study and career options, these outstanding results will undoubtedly stand our pupils in good stead and give them an advantage in a very competitive world.

These results reinforce the recent endorsements received by the College for our Mathematics and Science Excellence Programme: three pupils placing in the top 1% of Grade 11 candidates in the country in the IeBT benchmarking test for Mathematics (Kearsney was the only independent boys’ school in the country to have three boys in the top 1%); and the Certificate of Excellence awarded to Kearsney by the University of Pretoria in November, for placing in the Top 16 of all schools in South Africa in Mathematics and Physical Sciences results in the final 2016 NSC examinations.

The 128 Kearsney boys who wrote Matric achieved an impressive 275 distinctions between them – an average of 2,14 distinctions per pupil. One pupil achieved 8 distinctions, 4 pupils achieved 7 distinctions and 7 pupils achieved 6 distinctions. Over a fifth of our boys achieved four or more distinctions and thirty-one percent of the boys achieved three or more distinctions.

We are pleased that the academic excellence that we have collectively strived for extends to all the subjects that we offer. Notable achievements were recorded across the board, including subject averages of 74,4% for Accounting, 79,9% for Engineering Graphics and Design, 76,4% for History, 76,7% for isiZulu, 78% for Drama and 75,7% for Music.

Academics is Kearsney’s number one priority and Kearsney enjoys an enviable reputation for academic excellence. Kearsney boys are immersed in an academically rigorous environment from day one and are inspired to achieve academically. They quickly adopt a wonderfully positive work ethic and develop academic ambition during their time at the College. This culture of academic striving, in a disciplined environment, supported by our highly qualified, professional and dedicated teachers, empowers the boys to reach their potential and we acknowledge the important role that so many people play in making this possible.

Some Kearsney highlights:

• 97,66% Bachelor Degree (Matric exemption) pass (vs Bachelor Degree pass rate for all IEB schools of 88,50%);
• 100% pass rate;
• 49 % of Mathematics boys achieved distinctions (IEB schools’ distinction rate: 26,5%); Two boys placed in the top 1% in the country;
• 37,3% of Physical Sciences boys achieved distinctions (IEB schools’ distinction rate: 17%). Three boys in the top 1% in SA. 52% of the Kearsney boys wrote Physical Sciences;
• Seventh consecutive year that Kearsney’s Maths and Science distinction rates have been approx. double those of the IEB;
• 34,3% of Accounting candidates achieved distinctions (IEB schools’ distinction rate: 24,7%);
• 51,9% of History candidates achieved distinctions (IEB schools’ distinction rate: 22,1%). Two boys placed in top 1% in SA. 46,7% of Drama candidates achieved distinctions;
• 58,8% of isiZulu candidates achieved distinctions (IEB schools’ distinction rate: 41,2%);
• 60% of Engineering Graphics and Design boys achieved distinctions (IEB schools’ distinction rate: 28,4%). Two boys in the top 10 in SA;
• More than a fifth of the boys achieved 4 or more distinctions;
• 275 Distinctions at an average of 2,14 distinctions per boy.