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Matric class of 2024 top achievers take a picture with Minister Siviwe Gwarube and Department of Basic Education officials.
The Eastern Cape matric class of 2024 has improved for the fourth consecutive year, achieving an 84.9% pass rate. The province is also among the top three highest achievers of bachelor passes.
St Dominic’s Priory in Gqeberha is among the top three in the districts. The school has achieved a 100% pass rate. The top achievers are in high spirits.
“I am very proud of what I’ve done, it was a very difficult year for everyone and being able to be a top achiever and know that you’ve put in a good amount of work and what you’ve done is a very good feeling,” says one of the matriculants.
Another matriculant says, “I am feeling pretty good. This was a very challenging year. There are many personal challenges I had to face and when I look at the results, it shows I have overcome adversity.”
A big congratulations to the Eastern Cape Class of 2024 for achieving an impressive 84.9% pass rate.
Your determination and resilience will continue to shine bright! Let’s continue building the Eastern Cape we want. #EC_ClassOf2024 #HomeOfLegends #BuildingTheEasternCapeWeWant pic.twitter.com/4CrBX2gImM— ECDOE (@ECDOEZA) January 13, 2025
The learners from the class of 2024 have some advice for the class of 2025.
One learner says, “You feel like you have time but you really don’t. Everything comes so quickly. I’ll definitely say start as quickly as possible and I know it can seem overwhelming at times but when you take the first step and get the ball rolling, you’ll get that momentum, and you can keep going.”
Another learner advises, “It’s very important to believe in yourself. You are your number one cheerleader, so if you don’t believe you can do it, you won’t be able to do it. Your mind is so powerful you can convince yourself, it’s possible and it will be possible.”
INFOGRAPHIC | 2024 matric results
