Matric exam results 2023: Meet the TOP pupil in the country!

The six-week wait for 2023 matriculants for their matric results is over!

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Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced that the matric class of 2023 achieved an overall pass rate of 82.9%, which represents a 2.8% increase on 2022’s pass rate.

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Melissa Muller from Rhenish Girls’ High School in Stellenbosch was named as the best performing matric learner in the country.

The DBE is proud of the Class of 2023 and their achievements. We wish them all the best for their future endeavours. pic.twitter.com/QtuXkF5qfA

— Dep. Basic Education (@DBE_SA) January 18, 2024

Muller placed first out of 717 377 learners who sat for the matric exams late last year.

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According to IOL, Muller confirmed that she will study mechatronics engineering at the University of Stellenbosch this year.

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Muller, who played first team waterpolo and hockey for her school, had some words of advice for the class of 2024.

“Enjoy your year, it’s a jam-packed year. It will get overwhelming, have a support system, your family, ask them for help when needed. I think also stay up to date with your school work, it will help you identify problem areas early on, which will help you avoid the stress of cramming the night before exams.

“My family were very supportive because I get very stressed out during exams and my mom was always checking if I am okay and if I needed anything.”

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Muller added that she had incredible support at school as well.

Rhenish Girls’ High School was founded in 1860, making it the oldest girls’ school in South Africa.

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It was the second year in a row that the best performing student attended a Western Cape school after Rustenburg Girls’ High School’s Kelly Grace Prowse came out tops in Quintile 5 in 2022, as reported by The South African website.

TOP CANDIDATES IN SOUTH AFRICA

• Public schools: Melissa Muller – Rhenish Girls’ High School, Stellenbosch
• Independent schools: Ethan Myers – Herzlia High School, Vredehoek

Quintile 1

• Mpumalanga:  Irvis Zibusiso Chisale from Simtfolile Secondary School.
• KwaZulu-Natal: Nomfundo Neliswa Mthembu from Ntulabakayise Seconday School..
• KwaZulu-Natal: Olwethu Kuhlekonke Khumalo from Mandla Mthethwa School of Excellence- 

Quintile 2

• Limpopo: Jonas Kgakisho Moshabi from Seritarita Secondary School. 
• Limpopo: Mavhungu Ramonia Mbedzi from Patrick Ramaano Secondary.
• Kwazulu-Natal: Bonukwenza Thandolwethu Mtshali from Kadwa Secondary School.

Quintile 3

• KwaZulu-Natal: Zonke Hope Thwala from Siphesihle Seconday School.
• Free State: Kamohelo Katleho Neo Mosikili from Selelekela Secondary School. 
• Limpopo: Nthabiseng Lefophana from Bokamoso Senior Secondary School.

Quintile 4

• KwaZulu-Natal: Ziphozenkosi Sibongakonke Mtambo from Khombindlela High School.
• KwaZulu-Natal: Simlindele Thandolwethu Khumalo from Masibumbane High School.
• KwaZulu-Natal: Uphile Shange from Sidelile High School.

Quintile 5 

• KwaZulu-Natal: Jaskaran Rajaruthnam from Westville Boys’ High School.
• Western Cape: Jarred Ryan Ben from Wynberg Boys’ High School.
• Western Cape: Melissa Müller from Rhenish Girls’ School.

Mathematics

• KwaZulu-Natal: James Michael Dent from Westville Boys’ High.
• Gauteng: Jean Goodney from Hoerskool Oos Moot. 
• Western Cape: Melissa Müller from Rhenish High School.

Technical Maths 

• Gauteng: Sinale Vincent Kamte from Edenridge Secondary School.
• Mpumalanga: Siyabonga Vuma from DD Mabuza Comprehensive School.
• Mpumalanga: Innocent Menzi Mbimbili from DD Mabuza Comprehensive School.

Physical Science

• KwaZulu-Natal: Uphile Shange from Sidelile High School. 
• Mpumalanga: Bhekumuzi Eliah Mnisi from Kwamhlanga Secondary School.
• Western Cape: Jarred Ryan Ben from Wynberg Boys’ High School.

Technical Sciences

• KwaZulu-Natal: Zethembe Lihle Mbhele from Indonsa High School.
• Gauteng: Thakasile Ayabonga Zungu from Madiba Secondary High School.
• Gauteng: Sifanele Vincent Kamte from Edenridge Secondary School.

SA Sign Language 

• KwaZulu-Natal: Asanda Mchunu from Kwathintwa School for the Deaf. 
• Western Cape: Amahle Jemane from De La Bat School for the Deaf. 
• KwaZulu-Natal: Xoliswa Nkabinde from Kwathintwa School for the Deaf.

Special Needs Education 

• Western Cape: Nizibone Victor Mapolisa from Athlone Skool Vir Blindes.
• Limpopo: Karabo Prince Modika from Setotolwane Secondary School.
• Western Cape: Samkelo Gumada from Athlone Skool Vir Blindes. 

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