Woodridge is pleased to announce a 100% pass rate and 125 distinctions.Woodridge College is proud to announce the exceptional performance of its Class of 2024 in the IEB National Senior Certificate examinations. This year’s results underscore our pupils’ dedication, hard work, and perseverance, supported by our dedicated staff and the broader school community. The 2024 matric group of 66 pupils achieved a 100% pass rate, with 63 bachelor’s degree passes, one Diploma pass, two Higher Certificate passes, and a total of 125 distinctions, with an impressive 17 for Mathematics alone.The top achievers, with 7 distinctions each, were Gareth Bekker, Matthew Boucher, and Meera von Berg. One pupil, Caeli Marengo-Barnard, achieved six distinctions, followed by Evah Montagna, Ben Opperman, Connor Rowe, and Erica Zhang, each with five.Meera von Berg’s mark for Geography and a pupil who wishes to remain anonymous’ mark for Mathematical Literacy placed them in the top 1% of those who wrote those subjects. Whilst nationwide there is a trend for pupils to choose Mathematical Literacy over Mathematics, 73% of our 2024 Grade 12 class chose Mathematics. This is significantly above the national average of about 60%. A remarkable 35% of pupils registered for Mathematics achieved distinctions in the subject, a testament to their dedication and mastery. The top achievers, Matthew Boucher and Tylah Brink, achieved a mark of 97%, with four others earning marks above 90%: Gareth Bekker (95%), Meera von Berg (94%), Caeli Marengo-Barnard (92%), and Ben Opperman (92%). Mathew Boucher and Tylah Brink also earned distinctions for Further Studies Mathematics earlier in the year.

“The Class of 2024 has made us exceptionally proud with their achievements,” said Woodridge College Headmaster, Luke Hartley. “Their success is a testament to their hard work, resilience, and the unwavering support of our teachers and parents. We celebrate their accomplishments and look forward to seeing them excel in their future endeavours.” As Woodridge College reflects on another successful year, we remain committed to fostering academic excellence and holistic development among our pupils. We thank our teachers, parents, and guardians for their invaluable contributions to this success.

Gareth Bekker

Matthew Boucher

Meera von Berg

Caeli Marengo-Barnard

Evah Montagna

Ben Opperman

Connor Rowe

Erica Zhang