Matric Results 2024

Roedean School’s holistic approach sees more than half its candidates scoring above 80%

Roedean School’s Matric Class of 2024 has achieved jaw-dropping results, with a 100% Bachelor’s Degree Pass rate and more than half the students scoring above 80%. Overall, students achieved an impressive combined average of 79.4% and an average of 4.42 distinctions per student. Additionally, 18 results ranked in the top 1% in various subjects.

According to Annabel Roberts, Head of Senior School at Roedean, “The key to our success is our focus on holistic well-being, which supports the child as a whole, rather than just academically.”

She adds, “Because of this, we’ve seen the greatest improvements in students’ marks from the end of Grade 11 to Grade 12. Our approach demonstrates that the solution lies not in hyper-focusing on academic excellence only but in taking care of the student as a whole – emotionally, physically and spiritually. This has resulted in us achieving the second-best results we have ever achieved.”

To make this happen, Roedean implemented several important changes. “We increased break times, set aside time for meetings, sports and cultural activities, and created small, integrated tutor groups that encourage mentorship. We also reduced academic time, allowing students to pursue sporting and cultural activities and better manage their time and well-being.”

This shift has been very successful.

Roberts continues, “These impressive Matric results were achieved while keeping our holistic approach in mind. We believe our students have not only excelled academically and in sports and cultural activities, but they have also developed as individuals.”

Roedean School is known for its excellent academic programmes and offers a dynamic curriculum that emphasises creativity, critical thinking and character development. Students are encouraged to explore a wide range of interests – from sciences and humanities to arts and sports – in a supportive environment that helps them develop their own strengths. 

Additionally, Roedean School promotes a strong sense of social responsibility among its students. Various programmes encourage them to engage with both local and global issues, helping to shape young women who are not only knowledgeable but also compassionate and determined to make a difference.

This commitment is reflected in the achievements of our two top students, who both earned nine distinctions and ranked in the IEB’s top 5% in six or more subjects. In addition to achieving academic excellence, they also excelled in various sporting and cultural co-curricular activities. 

“In fact, at the end of 2024 Roedean was ranked the seventh-best sporting school and the top water polo school in South Africa, according to SuperSport. That is the balance we’re passionate about,” adds Roberts.

For the school’s Executive Director, Lindi Dlamini, Matric marks the end of a magical time spent preparing students to take their rightful place in society, inspired to live a life of significance. 

“We take pride in the work we’ve done to equip these young students to be reliable, ethical global citizens who have not only grown in their academic, sporting and cultural abilities but who have grown in their characters, too,” says Dlamini.

Roedean School’s achievements demonstrate how effective a holistic approach to education can be. The results speak for themselves – a 100% Bachelor’s Degree Pass rate and a remarkable number of distinctions show that when students feel supported and balanced, they can shine in all areas.

Key highlights:

  • Second-highest results achieved in the history of the school
  • 100% Matriculation pass rate
  • 100% Bachelor’s Degree – BD (university entrance) – pass rate
  • 292 distinctions from 66 students
  • An average of 4.4 distinctions per candidate
  • The overall average of the cohort was 79.4% 
  • Three candidates on the IEB Outstanding Achievements List: Kajal Jogi, Mia Loizides and Neo Leseilane were ranked in the top 5% of IEB learners in six or more subjects and achieved a rating level of 7 in Life Orientation
  • One candidate on the IEB Commendable Achievements List: Ammarah Ismail was ranked in the top 5% of IEB learners in five or more subjects and achieved a rating level of 7 in Life Orientation

Key statistics: 

  • Two students received nine distinctions
  • 12 students were ranked in the top 1% across 18 subjects
  • Eight students received eight distinctions
  • 10 students received seven distinctions
  • Four students received six distinctions
  • 10 students received five distinctions
  • All subjects with more than three students were above the IEB average
  • Subjects that were 10% or more above the IEB average: Geography (16%), Mathematics (15%), Afrikaans FAL (15%), Physical Sciences (13%), Visual Arts (12%), Life Sciences (11%), Music (11%), Accounting (10%), History (10%) and English HL (10%) 

PRESS RELEASE: Roedean School (SA) partners with CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa.

Rallying together to support childhood cancer Roedean School (SA) partners with CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation South Africa.

  • September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
  • Buy your Childhood Cancer ribbon to show your support and raise awareness.

Around 80% of all childhood cancer cases globally occur in low- and middle-income countries yet less than a third of children are diagnosed in these countries and of those that are treated, less than 20% survive (South African Government Official Information and services, 2024).

We are proud to announce our partnership with CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA, a non-profit organisation that advocates for the health and wellbeing of children and teenagers diagnosed with cancer or life-threatening blood disorders and their families. “Our shared and non-negotiable core values of service and teamwork with the aim of transforming our world continues to be the pillars that encourage us to stand up and support the well-being of our communities” said Lindi Dlamini, Executive Director.

We call our community to come together in support of our efforts to spread awareness of childhood cancer, early diagnosis as well as treatment. From 13 September to 20 September, you will be able to buy a gold ribbon for as little as R15,00. The ribbon will serve as a way for individuals to show their allegiance and advocate for research and resources.

We would really like to make an effort befitting of Roedean, so we urge our community to fully support us in meeting our target of R100 000. We encourage you to #PlayYourPart to ensure that affected families have the means to send their children to hospital for cancer treatment. Unfortunately, for most families sending a child to hospital has an adverse impact on necessities of daily living such as food and shelter.

#PlayYourPart and donate now via:

Ribbons can be collected from Junior School Reception or Senior School Reception upon confirmation of payment.

May we continue to live our values and participate actively in social responsibility. Like and follow us on our social media channels to learn more about Childhood Cancer and how you can #PlayYourPart

Warm regards

Mrs Lindi Dlamini

Executive Director

Matric Results 2022

Congratulations to the students and staff of Roedean School (SA) on an outstanding academic performance

Almaaz Mudaly involved in Learning Planet Youth Empowerment Circle

On Tuesday 11, May at 3pm, Almaaz Mudaly will be participate in the international launch of the Learning Planet Youth Empowerment Circle.

This is a result of the links that Mrs Majorie Brown, HOD History and 2018 Varkey Foundation Global Teacher top 10 finalist made last year with Learning Planet around Model UN and Climate Action work. Almaaz continues to make a huge impression with international coordinators.

The coordinators are linked to UN committees such as WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF to name a few, who are interested in youth voices playing a larger role in policy making, but also in protecting youth at a time of Covid and several related pressures.