“The St David’s Marist Inanda Matric Class of 2025 have earned their stripes” The Executive of St David’s Marist Inanda is incredibly proud to present the excellent results achieved by the Matric Class of 2025. The cohort of 127 boys achieved a 100% pass rate and an impressive 100% Bachelor’s Degree pass, which is a testament to the collective and individual hard work and commitment of the boys.

It is pertinent to acknowledge that this year’s matrics started their high school careers in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and spent almost 18 months in online or a hybrid of on-campus and online schooling. It is a testament to the school and staff, whose dedication overcame the challenges of the pandemic during those foundational high school years, that every boy still received a quality education and every opportunity to succeed academically and in their personal development.  The boys deserve credit for how they pulled together and supported one another, both during the disruption and after returning to campus. This cohort demonstrated exceptional commitment, taking full advantage of opportunities in sport, culture, leadership and service. Many excelled in multiple areas, truly embracing their St David’s experience and Marist education.

“The strength of the Class of 2025 is in their collective support of each other, highlighted in the rare achievement of every single matriculant obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree pass, qualifying them for university entrance. We couldn’t be prouder of these fine young men who have shown a depth of maturity which manifested in quiet, but strong leadership, determination and immense care for one another and all the boys in the high school. These qualities are ones much needed in our world today, and we have no doubt that they will carry forward into their adult lives the Marist values and formation as St David’s Marist Inanda alumni.” – Mike Thiel, Executive Headmaster. St David’s overall distinction rate among top achievers builds on a strong academic legacy with:

• One boy achieving 9 Distinctions
• Seven boys achieving 8 Distinctions
• 10 boys achieving 7 Distinctions
• 11 boys achieving 6 Distinctions
• Two boys achieving 5 Distinctions
• Six boys achieving 4 Distinctions

Of our top achievers:

3 Boys placed in the IEB Outstanding Achiever category (achieved within the top 5% in 6 or more Subjects and achieved a rating level of 7 in Life Orientation).

3 Boys placed in the IEB Commendable Achiever category (achieved within the top 5% in 5 Subjects and achieved a rating level of 7 in Life Orientation). ● 19 Top1% of Candidates across 10 subjects was achieved.

It is particularly pleasing to note the overall academic averages, where in the top seven subjects (four core subjects plus three electives), the following were achieved:

Eight boys averaged 90% or above

Another 27 boys averaged above 80%

An additional 46 boys averaged above 70%

Notably, the school achieved a distinction rate of more than 30% in 14 subjects and an above 50% distinction rate in:

Engineering Graphics and Design

Information Technology (IT)

Life Sciences

Italian

Mathematics

Mathematics Literacy

Visual Arts

This range of subjects is indicative of the diversity of subjects that the boys have the opportunity to take and excel in, setting them up for successful tertiary careers and lives in which they can follow their passions. We also extend our congratulations to parents, guardians and extended families – their support, encouragement, guidance and love have enabled these young men to thrive and flourish, and it has been a privilege to share this journey with them.

We thank and congratulate our teachers and extended staff who have worked tirelessly to help these young men reach their full potential. Their commitment and passion for education, as well as their personal investment in each of these young men’s lives, are greatly appreciated. Beyond showcasing our top achievers, we celebrate the unique journey of every student. Each boy has overcome his own specific challenges. We are incredibly proud of every one of them and the growth they have shown during their time at St David’s.

St David’s Marist Inanda Matric 2025 Top Achievers:

9 Distinctions

Tarun Vempati

• 9 Subject Distinctions
• 92% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)
• IEB Outstanding Achiever
• Top 1% of Candidates in English, Information Technology & Mathematics

Tarun Vempati

8 Distinctions:

Fayzan Adroos

• 8 Subject Distinctions
•  89% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Fayzan Adroos

Brett Bulger

• 8 Subject Distinctions
• 87% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives

Brett Bulger

Maximilian (Max) Croll 

• 8 Subject Distinctions
• 88% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)
• IEB Commendable Achiever
• Top 1% of Candidates in Information Technology

Maximilian (Max) Croll

Matthew Dyer 

• 8 Subject Distinctions
• 90% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)
• Top 1% of Candidates in Life Sciences

Matthew Dyer

Panayioti Hajichristoforou

• 8 Subject Distinctions
• 88% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Panayioti Hajichristoforou

Dominic Taylor

• 8 Subject Distinctions
• 91% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)
• IEB Outstanding Achiever
• Top 1% of Candidates in Life Sciences

Dominic Taylor

Jonathan Wentworth 

• 8 Subject Distinctions
• 92% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)
• IEB Outstanding Achiever
• Top 1% of Candidates in Business Studies

Jonathan Wentworth

7 Distinctions:

Erik Arwidi

• 7 Subject Distinctions
• 85% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Erik Arwidi

Samrat Basu

• 7 Subject Distinctions
• 90% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Samrat Basu

Warwick Bradford 

• 7 Subject Distinctions
• 86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Warwick Bradford 

Mathew Freed

7 Subject Distinctions

92% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

IEB Commendable Achiever

Top 1% of Candidates in Accounting, Business Studies,

Mathematics & Physical Sciences

Mathew Freed

Brendan Hope

7 Subject Distinctions

88% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Top 1% of Candidates in Life Sciences

Brendan Hope

Fabrizio Lattuca 

7 Subject Distinctions

84% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Fabrizio Lattuca

Oliver Maskell

• 7 Subject Distinctions
• 86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)
• Top 1% of Candidates in History & Mathematical Literacy

Valentino Yiallouris

• 7 Subject Distinctions
• 86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Valentino Yiallouris

6 Distinctions

James Askew

• 6 Subject Distinctions
• 84% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

James Askew

Marco Bitter

• 6 Subject Distinctions
• 84% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Marco Bitter

Soham Singh Gokul 

• 6 Subject Distinctions
• 85% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Soham Singh Gokul

Ethan Greenstein 

• 6 Subject Distinctions
• 86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Ethan Greenstein

Themba Gwabe

• 6 Subject Distinctions
• 81% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Themba Gwabe

Shaun Hsu 

• 6 Subject Distinctions
• 86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Shaun Hsu

Nicolas Jansen Van Rensburg

• 6 Subject Distinctions
• 83% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Nicolas Jansen Van Rensburg

Cruz King

• 6 Subject Distinctions
• 88% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Cruz King

Lemuel Muzarewetu

• 6 Subject Distinctions
• 86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Lemuel Muzarewetu

Nicolai Paraian

• 6 Subject Distinctions
• 84% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Nicolai Paraian

Alessio Tommasi  

• 6 Subject Distinctions
• 82% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives)

Alessio Tommasi