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Matric results 2023: Three best-performing schools in Gauteng

Gauteng’s matric results 2023 showcase excellence with the top three performing schools standing out. Here is the list…

Gauteng grade 1 and 8 applications - matric results 2023 - North West Principal
Principal under investigation for allowing learners to utilise toilets as classrooms. Image: Pixabay

In a big win for students, the class of 2023 achieved a great 82.9% pass rate for matric results 2023, beating all previous records since democracy began.

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Minister Angie Motshekga shared this exciting news in Johannesburg, showing improvement from 80.1% in 2022 and 76.4% in 2021.

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The Free State was the top province with an excellent 89.3% pass rate, followed closely by KwaZulu-Natal at 86.3%. Gauteng, with an 85.3% pass rate, secured the third spot.

GAUTENG’S TOP PERFORMING SCHOOLS

Recognising Gauteng’s smartest schools that contributed to these results:

  1. Hoërskool Garsfontein – Tshwane South District
  2. Hoërskool Waterkloof – Tshwane South District
  3. Hoërskool Menlopark – Tshwane South District

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These schools showed a strong commitment to doing well, adding to Gauteng’s success in the national exams.

PRESIDENT CHEERS MATRIC RESULTS 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa sends warm congratulations to the 2023 class and appreciates the support from teachers, parents, school leaders, and healthcare workers during the tough times of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The President said, “The 2023 class has given us all a reason to be proud. Their success shows that investing in education helps our country move forward. These results also tell us how much progress we’ve made in 30 years of freedom and democracy. Let’s use this success to do even better in all parts of our development.”

The accomplishments of the 2023 class set a high standard for the future, emphasising how education can transform the nation’s journey towards progress and success.

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