Matric results 2023: Here are the country’s top performers

Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga announced on Thursday evening that the matric class 2023 achieved a pass rate of 82.9%.

MATRIC RESULTS 2023: HERE ARE THE COUNTRY’S TOP PERFORMERS

Free State retained its top position nationally, with a pass rate of 89.03%.

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The national matric pass rate is up by 2.8% from the 80.1% pass rate in 2022.

“I stand here with an immense sense of pride as we host our best learners. And for the year, we presented over 800 000 learners and more than 750 000 were full time learners and to be here, I’m sure it’s unbelievable. Indeed, you’re ahead of the pack in so many ways,” 

Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga said.

A total of 715 719 full-time and 182 056 part-time candidates registered to sit for the 2023 NSC (National Senior Certificate) examinations.

Motshekga and Deputy Minister, Dr Reginah Mhaule, hosted a breakfast for the 2023 matric top achievers at the MTN Innovation Centre in Randburg, Johannesburg. 

“I want to congratulate you and say thank you for making us very proud. Is it not so parents? You have made us really proud. For that, we’re really grateful to our children,” Motshekga added.

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THE MATRIC CLASS 2023 ACHIEVED A PASS RATE OF 82.9%

Here are the top-performing matric pupils in the country for a public and independent school, respectively, for 2023: 

Top candidates in the entire country:

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

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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.

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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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