A rural school in northern South Africa has risen from 28% to 98.2 matric pass rate, a turnaround that has made it the pride of the community and one of the best-performing educational institutions in the country. Within three years, Mashooro High School in Bolobedu, outside Tzaneen in the Limpopo Province, transformed itself from one… Continue reading Rural School’s Remarkable Rise from 28% to 98.2% Matric Pass Rate
Tag: 2025 Matric Results
Matric Results Conceal The Submerged Body of an Iceberg
The matric results came out this week: Free State came out tops, and Limpopo was at the bottom. At least that is what we are supposed to read from the percentages in order to be joyous or sad. The debate as usual will continue to focus on trivial things like the reasons why Limpopo is… Continue reading Matric Results Conceal The Submerged Body of an Iceberg
Should South Africa Continue Publishing Matric Results in Newspapers?
South Africa has a long-standing tradition of publish matric results in newspapers. In early January every year, many parents and their children wait anxiously for the publishing of matric results. Questions should be asked about the continued relevance of this tradition, even though it once symbolized transparency and accountability. We live in a time when… Continue reading Should South Africa Continue Publishing Matric Results in Newspapers?