Latest Results - St Benedict's College

Latest Matric Results

Results from the Class of 2023

The management and staff of St Benedict’s College are pleased to share the Matric results for 2023. The class of 2023 has performed admirably in the IEB National Senior Certificate examinations and the candidates are commended on their overall performance.

Whilst it is custom to highlight some of the top achievers, we acknowledge and give thanks for the achievements of each boy. Many of our boys have attained results exceeding expectations and they can be proud of their achievements. Our theme for 2023 was “Grow” and it has been remarkable to see how these young men have grown across the year. Through our ‘Boys to Men’ program, we have encouraged the boys in our care to set their personal benchmarks and take responsibility for their growth to realise these academic goals.

St Benedict’s College continues to produce some fantastic Matric results and this year is no different. These final results could not have been achieved without the cooperation of the boys, the support from their parents and the ongoing guidance from our fantastic teachers.

– Mr Dave Jeffrey, College Head – Mr Andre Oosthuysen, Executive Head

Highlights

A summary of the results below demonstrates the calibre of teaching and learning that takes place throughout St Benedict’s College:

110 boys passed the NSC exams

95.5% University Entrance (Bachelor Degree) passes

99.1% of boys qualify for tertiary studies

Information Technology average of 80.7% with 17 distinctions from 27 boys

Life Orientation average of 80.6% with 67 distinctions from 111 boys

Dramatic Arts average of 82.8% with 12 distinctions from 15 boys

Maths average of 70.85% with 29 distinctions from 89 boys

English average 72.45% with 25 distinctions from 111 boys

Physical Science average of 64.11% with 15 distinctions from 61 boys

Key Statistics

12 subjects exceed IEB national subject averages (excluding Further Studies subjects).
10 subjects attained overall averages of 70% or more.
1 boy obtained an overall Distinction Average of 90% and above.
25 boys obtained overall Distinction Averages of 80% and above.
34 boys achieved “B” averages (+70%).
40 boys achieved “C” averages (+60%).
111 matriculants produced 250 distinctions.
Distinction ratio of 2.25 distinctions per matriculant!
Collectively the class of 2023 attained an overall average of 71%.

Nine candidates obtained seven distinctions or more:

Angelo Bastos – 89.1% average (9 Distinctions)
Dylan Ho – 91.3% average (8 Distinctions)
Sabelo Shangase – 88.1% average (7 Distinctions)
Jayden Pharo – 87.3% average (7 Distinctions)
Troy Zillen – 86.0% average (7 Distinctions)

Armaan Singh – 84.1% average (7 Distinctions)
XiaoYao Wang – 84.0% average (7 Distinctions)
Uchechukwu Ejike – 83.7% average (7 Distinctions)
Grant Nel – 83.4% average (7 Distinctions)

Angelo Bastos – 89.1% average (9 Distinctions)
Dylan Ho – 91.3% average (8 Distinctions)
Sabelo Shangase – 88.1% average (7 Distinctions)
Jayden Pharo – 87.3% average (7 Distinctions)
Troy Zillen – 86.0% average (7 Distinctions)
Armaan Singh – 84.1% average (7 Distinctions)
XiaoYao Wang – 84.0% average (7 Distinctions)
Uchechukwu Ejike – 83.7% average (7 Distinctions)
Grant Nel – 83.4% average (7 Distinctions)

Top IEB Achievers

IEB Outstanding Achiever:

Dylan Ho featured on the IEB Outstanding Achievers’ List (Top 5% nationally in 6 subjects and a distinction in Life Orientation).

The following boys achieved results in the top 1% nationally within a subject:

Dylan Ho (Life Orientation & Mathematics)
Andrea Thomas (Life Orientation & Business Studies)
Sabelo Shangase (isiZulu)
Alex Bezuidenhout (Life Orientation)

In addition:

6 candidates obtained 6 distinctions: Alex Bezuidenhout, Andrea Thomas, Divo Kohler, Mark Carreira, Kayur Singh and Wei Zheng
6 candidates obtained 5 distinctions: Declan Murphy, Nicolas De Keizer, Bruno Faria, Nkululeko Thwala, Keval Govind and Jin Chen
9 candidates obtained 4 distinctions
7 candidates obtained 3 distinctions and
A further 40 boys obtained 1 or 2 distinctions

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our professional and committed staff for their dedication and commitment to ensure that the boys’ academic journey was a pleasant one. We also acknowledge the loving support that the boys have received from their parents.

We take this opportunity to wish the Class of 2023 the very best in their future endeavours as they continue to be a light in the world.

2023 Subject Averages

Subject:	St Benedict’s College Average:
Accounting	61.94%
Afrikaans	63.59%
Business Studies	74.45%
Dramatic Arts	82.80%
English	72.45%
Geography	62.30%
History	77.79%
isiZulu	76.67%
Information Technology	80.70%
Life Orientation	80.60%
Life Sciences	66.42%
Mathematics Literacy	72.64%
Mathematics	70.85%
Physical Sciences	64.11%
Music	63.11%
Visual Arts	68.29%
Further Studies Stats	59.40%
Further Studies Calculus	64.36%
Mandarin	96.00%