25 January 2023
Clifton College’s results in the 2022 IEB matric exams, which were released recently, were highlighted by an exceptional showing from the school Dux, Abhay Singh, who received nine distinctions, in Engineering Graphics and Design; English; Further Studies: Mathematics (elective); Further Studies: Mathematics (standard); Information Technology: isiZulu; Life Orientation; Mathematics; Physical Sciences.
Abhay, who will be studying for a BSc in Mathematical Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, was ranked with the top one percent of IEB candidates in mathematics and physical science, and, with an overall average of 91.43 percent, also qualified for Clifton Academic Honours Cum Laude.
The school, once again, achieved a 100 percent pass rate (compared to the IEB pass rate of 98.42 percent for 2022) and achieved a 96.15 percent Bachelor’s Degree pass rate (compared to the IEB rate of 89.32 percent for 2022).
Other top performers
Included in the results were six marks over 95 percent and 19 marks above 90 percent. Apart from Abhay Singh, other top performers included four boys – James Kerr, Suhayl Peer, Mikke Spurrett, and Dillan Valjee – who excelled with six distinctions each, while six learners – Mayenzeke Faya, Erynn Geddie, Alexander Glendining, Rees Godblot, Sajeel Gopalan, and Brandon van Tonder – each recorded five distinctions.
Congratulating the class of 2022, Clifton’s Executive Headmaster, Clyde MacDonald, wrote: “You, our matrics of 2022, led the school out of the Covid cloud, re-building solid foundations. It was a busy year – a year where you had to juggle so much more than the previous two years – keeping the balance between your academics and a full co-curricular programme.”
“Incredibly proud”
Clifton College Deputy Principal: Academics, Fiona King commented: “We are incredibly proud of the class of 2022 and wish them all the very best for the next phase in their lives.
“We are proud to have played an integral part in preparing these young men to enter and lead in a dynamic, interconnected and exciting world.
“We remain committed to educating the whole boy – in mind, in body, and in spirit, to ensure that each and every boy reaches their full potential.”
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