matric 2022 top achievers

Matric class of 2022 top achievers were honoured by the Department of Basic Education. Image via Twitter/@DBE_SA.

Matric results 2022: Here are the top achievers in Maths, Science

The matric class of 2022 achieved a whopping 80.1% pass rate, up from 76.4% in 2021. Here are the top achievers.

matric 2022 top achievers

Matric class of 2022 top achievers were honoured by the Department of Basic Education. Image via Twitter/@DBE_SA.

Despite being the group most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, the matric class of 2022 exceeded expectations with a whopping 80.1% pass rate and the Department of Basic Education honoured some of the top achievers.

Basic Education MEC, Angie Motshekga had a celebratory breakfast with the top achievers and their parents in Randburg, Gauteng on Thursday, 19 January.

MATRIC CLASS OF 2022 TOP ACHIEVERS

MATHEMATICS

The Western Cape was represented by two learners in first and third position while KwaZulu-Natal was represented by a learner in second position.

  • Kelly Grace Prowse – Rustenburg Girls’ High School
  • Priyasha Naidoo – Westville Girls High
  • Jason Frederick De Villiers – Rondebosch Boys’ High School
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES

KwaZulu-Natal was represented by two learners in first and second position while Limpopo took third place.

  • Mthokozisi Nkomo – Impiyamandla High School
  • Lifalethu Zikode – Masibumbane High School
  • Moeletsi Lehumo Tladi – Segopotje Secondary School
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TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS

In this subject, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State took first, second and third position respectively.

  • Lucas Lebogang Chiloane – Hazyview Comprehensive
  • Ntando Sibiya – Inanda Newtown Comprehensive School
  • Thozamile Funeka – Commtech Comprehensive School
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TECHNICAL SCIENCES

Gauteng, Free State and Mpumalanga also took first, second and third positions respectively.

  • Tebogo Mcdonald Mohutsioa – Madiba Comprehensive School
  • Kanetso Elliot Lekhisa – Commtech Comprehensive School
  • Brotus Isaac Nkomo – DD Mabuza Comprehensive High School
matric 2022 top achievers
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THE TOP TEN BEST PERFORMING DISTRICTS IN THE COUNTRY

The top ten district level performances in the country in the descending order, are:

  • First is Motheo in the Free State, with 90.8%.
  • Second is Fezile Dabi in the Free State, with 90.4%.
  • Third is Johannesburg West in Gauteng, with 89.7%.
  • Fourth is Tshwane South in Gauteng, with 89.0.
  • Fifth is Gauteng North in Gauteng, with 87.7%.
  • Sixth is Xhariep in the Free State, with 87.5%.
  • Seventh is Thabo Mafutsanyana in the Free State, with 87.3%.
  • Eighth is Ugu in KwaZulu-Natal, with 87.2%.
  • Ninth is Umkhanyakude in KwaZulu-Natal, with 86.3%.
  • Tenth is Johannesburg North in Gauteng, with 86.2%.