A remarkable milestone during the announcement of the 2023 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results through the Independent Board Exam (IEB) has highlighted the exceptional achievements of students from various prestigious schools, including some notable highlights on individual performances. Emily Bryla from Pecanwood College stands out with a remarkable achievement, securing 8 distinctions with an impressive average of 91.85%. Notably, Emily attained a perfect score in Mathematics and further distinguished herself by achieving in the IEB Top 1% for three subjects. Her outstanding academic performance earned her an Outstanding Achievement award, underscoring her dedication and excellence.

Emily Bryla

Shubham Mohta from Crawford International La Lucia has also demonstrated outstanding academic prowess, achieving 8 distinctions with an average of 88.46%. Notably, Shubham excelled in Mathematics, earning a perfect score of 100% and securing a position in the IEB Top 1% for the subject.

Shubham Mohta

Nicole Booyens, the Glenwood House Dux scholar, has achieved a remarkable feat with 9 distinctions and an impressive average of 94%. Nicole not only attained a perfect score of 100% in Mathematics but also excelled in the IEB Top 1% for four subjects, including Maths. Her outstanding academic achievements have been recognized with an IEB Outstanding award.

Nicole Booyens,

Niharika Ganesh from Crawford International Sandton has achieved an impressive 9 distinctions, boasting an average of 93.23%. Niharika’s exceptional performance extends to achieving in the IEB Top 1% for five subjects, including Mathematics. She has also received an Outstanding Achievement award from the IEB.

Niharika Ganesh

Dhanvir Chandrikpersad, another high achiever from Crawford International La Lucia, has secured 7 distinctions with an average of 88.69%. Dhanvir’s excellence is further highlighted by his achievement in the IEB Top 1% in three subjects. While Shaowen Chen, also from Crawford International La Lucia, achieved an outstanding 9 distinctions with an average of 92.69%. Shaowen’s exceptional performance includes securing a position in the IEB Top 1% for four subjects, and he has been recognized with an IEB commendable achievement.

Dhanvir Chandrikpersad,

Lastly, Lanbo Zhao, another standout student from Crawford International La Lucia, achieved 8 distinctions with an average of 88.15%. Lanbo’s excellence is highlighted by his inclusion in the IEB Top 1% for Mathematics.

Lanbo Zhao

These outstanding performances not only showcase the remarkable academic achievements of these individuals but also underline their dedication to mastering challenging subjects, positioning them as invaluable contributors to the global community. As we bid these matriculants farewell we note their mathematical journey filled with triumphs and outstanding achievements, let’s celebrate the joy that numbers, formulas, and equations have brought to these remarkable students. May the magic of mathematics continue to unfold in their future endeavours, adding up to success and subtracting any challenges along the way. Here’s to a future filled with infinite possibilities, where each student’s equation for success is unique and unparalleled. Wishing these math whizzes all the best in their upcoming adventures—may their paths be as clear as a perfectly solved equation! Go forth and calculate your destiny with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a sprinkle of mathematical charm!