{"id":154135,"date":"2020-01-07T14:34:59","date_gmt":"2020-01-07T12:34:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/st-benedicts-college-celebrates-incredible-matric-results-and-45-years-of-a-100-pass-rate\/"},"modified":"2020-01-07T14:34:59","modified_gmt":"2020-01-07T12:34:59","slug":"st-benedicts-college-celebrates-incredible-matric-results-and-45-years-of-a-100-pass-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/st-benedicts-college-celebrates-incredible-matric-results-and-45-years-of-a-100-pass-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"St Benedict\u2019s College Celebrates Incredible Matric Results And 45 Years Of A 100% Pass Rate"},"content":{"rendered":"

St Benedict\u2019s College Celebrates Incredible Matric Results And 45 Years Of A 100% Pass Rate<\/a>: <\/p>\n

MyPR: St Benedict\u2019s College Celebrates Incredible Matric Results And 45 Years Of A 100% Pass Rate<\/strong>: <\/p>\n

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St Benedict’s College – 2019 Top Achievers in matric exams<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The 2019 National Senior Certificate results are out and St Benedict\u2019s is celebrating an impressive set of marks from the Class of 2019 with a distinction ratio of almost two per student. While some exceptional marks were recorded \u2013 three St Benedict\u2019s boys achieved averages over 90% and five boys are among the country\u2019s highest achievers \u2013 perhaps what\u2019s even more remarkable is that this year marks the 45th consecutive year the school has achieved a 100% pass rate.<\/p>\n

The College Headmaster, Dave Jeffrey, says, “The class of 2019 has performed admirably in the National Senior Certificate exams. While we acknowledge the excellent results of our top achievers, I believe that our greatest success is the 100% pass rate and the high proportion of boys who achieved a Bachelor Degree pass – 96.85%. Our strategy at the College has always been one where we invest many hours of extra tuition with each and every student to help him realise his full potential and the net result is every one of our pupils has qualified for tertiary studies.\u201d<\/p>\n

“This approach has paid off and we are delighted at how our passionate and dedicated teachers not only educated – but inspired our boys to go beyond the ordinary so as to achieve the very best they were each capable of. Of course, we cannot take away from the hard work and the commitment of our young men in excelling in these final exams and the support they received from their parents,\u201d says Jeffrey.<\/p>\n

Two students who really shone in their finals and both achieved an incredible nine distinctions each include: Yashin Govender, who achieved an average of 91.6% and Julio Martins who finished just behind him on 90.1%. The entire St Benedict\u2019s community congratulates these high achievers who after years of preparing and working toward these crucial final exams, are acutely aware that the results of their labour this year could greatly determine their future success.<\/p>\n

Govender who is passionate about IT and will study Actuarial Sciences at WITS this year, says, “Keep setting goals, in fact set ambitious goals because that’s what’s going to push you to succeed. I learnt a lot of problem solving skills during my time at St Benedict’s, but perhaps the most significant contributor to my success is that I learnt the value of perseverance, dedication and hard work. I’ve built up a great work ethic over the last 10 years at St Benedict’s and that will serve me well in my future.”<\/p>\n

As a school, St Benedict\u2019s is really strong in IT with an average of 83.85% with 18 distinctions from 27 boys!<\/p>\n

More than just an academic, Martins received the Bishop Orsmond Shield [also called the Bennies Boy Award] in 2019, and was recognised as a student who embodies the values of a Bennies Boy of integrity, discipline, charity and passion. He says he will always be indebted to St Benedict\u2019s adding, “I learnt team work, time management and developed a work ethic that enabled me to put my head down and work through anything tough. I encourage those working towards their finals in 2020 not to give up when faced with a problem; work hard to solve it.”<\/p>\n

St Benedict\u2019s top Gr 12 student, Karl Etsebeth, notched up eight distinctions and an enviable average of 92.6% and is ranked on the IEB\u2019s Commendable Achievers List (Top 5% nationally in five subjects and a distinction in Life Orientation). Positive about his future and ready to take on the challenge of a Computer Engineering degree at TUKS, Etsebeth says, “Because I was passionate about everything I did, I excelled but it was determination, which I learnt from rowing at Bennies that taught me to push and work harder towards the achievement of my goals. If I wasn’t determined I wouldn’t have been able to do it.”<\/p>\n

Andy Li and Joshua Kelly also banked eight distinctions with equally awe-inspiring averages of 88.7% and 88.3% respectively. Daniel Kilian achieved seven distinctions and an average of 85.7% and Head Boy Keegan O\u2019Reilly, finished with six distinctions and 87.3%.<\/p>\n

As the outgoing Head Boy, O\u2019Reilly says, “I’m really excited to go out and be successful by making a difference in the world. I’m happy that I’ve done so well in matric but the main goal now is to go on to bigger things.”<\/p>\n

When reviewing the school\u2019s performance against national benchmarks \u2013 five St Benedict\u2019s boys were in the top 1% in one or more subjects, including: Karl Etsebeth (Information Technology, Life Orientation and Physical Sciences); Julio Martins (Information Technology and Physical Sciences); Andy Li (Life Orientation); Joshua Kelly (Mathematics) and Cade Joseph (Mathematical Literacy).<\/p>\n

Turning out high achievers is nothing new to St Benedict\u2019s and since 1962, when the school raised its first 16 boys to matriculation, it has produced great sportsmen, advocates, judges, businessmen, entrepreneurs, philanthropists and overall values-based men who have truly made a contribution to this country. The school has an impressive hall of fame with past pupils like Ramon di Clemente (Class of \u201893) who went on to become the National Rower and Olympic Medalist he is today; Gerry Thomas (Class of \u201989) is Krispy Kreme South Africa\u2019s Managing Director; Terence Creamer (Class of \u201889), is an Editor at Creamer Media and Roberto Riccardi (Class of \u201889) is a Legal Counsel and the Co-founder of CHOC Cows – cancer charity which has raised over R44M in 10 years. Miles Kubheka (Class of \u201894), is a visionary Chief Entrepreneurship Officer and founder of Vuyo\u2019s restaurants.
When one looks at the plethora of boys who have graduated from St Benedict\u2019s, it is clear that the school doesn\u2019t produce one dimensional characters. The school doesn\u2019t produce followers but leaders and change makers and if history is to be believed – this will hold true for the 2019 matriculants.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are many other old boys who have gone through the gates of St Benedict\u2019s who are making a difference in the world around them. It\u2019s true to say that the success we observe in these old boys could very likely be the success that our Class of 2019 will experience, and this is our wish for them. History says that we have stood the test of time and the evidence of our success as a school is embodied in our old boys. We believe that past success is a predictor of future success and we feel really positive about the future of the Class of 2019,\u201d says Jeffrey.<\/p>\n

In closing Jeffrey adds, \u201cOur matriculants are on the cusp of the next chapter of their lives. It\u2019s an exciting new journey and we believe they have been well equipped to move forward with confidence as they become the trailblazers of South Africa\u2019s future success. We wish them all well as they move ahead \u2013 knowing they will create their own bright futures.\u201d
For more information on the school\u2019s results – go to www.stbenedicts.co.za or Facebook: @stbenedictscollegebedfordview.<\/p>\n

Highlights from the Class of 2019 Results:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 100% Matric pass rate for the 45th consecutive year!
\u2022 96.85% University Entrance (Bachelor degree) passes
\u2022 3.15% Diploma Entrance passes!
\u2022 100% of boys qualify for tertiary studies
\u2022 12 subjects exceed IEB national subject averages
\u2022 8 subjects attained overall averages of 70% or more!
\u2022 IT Average of 83.85% with 18 distinctions from 27 boys!
\u2022 Life Orientation average of 79.24% with 60 distinctions from 127 boys
\u2022 Maths Literacy average of 79.77% with 18 distinctions from 26 boys
\u2022 Maths average of 67.57% with 26 distinctions from 101 boys
\u2022 Physical Science average of 64.39% with 13 distinctions from 72 boys
\u2022 3 boys obtained an overall Distinction Average of 90% and above
\u2022 17 boys obtained overall Distinction Averages of 80% and above
\u2022 35 boys achieved “B” averages (+70%)!
\u2022 56 boys achieved “C” averages (+60%)!
\u2022 219 distinctions from 127 boys: Ratio is 1.72 distinctions per boy
\u2022 2 candidates obtained 7 distinctions: Daniel Killian and Matthew Pienaar
\u2022 3 candidates obtained 6 distinctions: Keagan O\u2019Reilly, Byron Van Rooyen and John-Paul Kibuuka
\u2022 3 candidates obtained 5 distinctions: Aidan Kok, Ishaan Chhatwal and Lorenzo Smargiasso
\u2022 7 candidates obtained 4 distinctions
\u2022 10 candidates obtained 3 distinctions and
\u2022 A further 55 boys obtained 1 or 2 distinctions<\/p>\n

Among the many alumni, a few include:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Shannon Leibuch, 94.7FM Radio DJ, Class of 2013
\u2022 David O\u2019 Sullivan, Kaya FM Radio DJ, Class of 1979
\u2022 Paul Carstensen, High Court Judge, Class of 1979
\u2022 Hugh Baiocchi, Renowed Golfer, Class of 1963
\u2022 Douglas Smart, MD of KFC in SA, Class of 1983
\u2022 Kenneth Creamer, Member of Presidency Advisory Council
\u2022 Advocate Nelson Lolwane, Advocate of the High Court, Former Chief Legal Counsel – Competition Commission of SA
\u2022 Mark Bowman, Non-Executive Director at multiple companies, Class of 1979
\u2022 Martin Lydall, COO Europcar<\/p>\n

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