STAFF REPORTER
Dainfern College celebrates the superb IEB National Senior Certificate results achieved by the Class of 2024. The College, situated in Fourways, Johannesburg, first opened its doors in 1997 and prides itself on being an independent, private community school that offers a holistic programme premised on academic excellence.
The 2024 Grade 12 IEB students achieved a 100% pass for the 23rd year, 100% access to tertiary studies and an incredible 98,2% bachelor degree pass, meaning that 56 out of 57 students have qualified for university entrance. They attained a combined total of 109 distinctions (1,91 per candidate) and more than half the grade achieved an average of 70% and above.
As always, there were some superb individual results: 2024 Dux Scholar, Head Girl Erin Tomlinson, achieved an incredible 9 distinctions, while Sarah Orsmond and Head Boy Joel Willemse each attained 7 distinctions.
Executive Head of Dainfern College, Andrew Baker, commented “We congratulate this group of students on achieving these wonderful results and also salute all those who achieved their personal goals - this is indeed a tribute to their tenacity and determination as well as their commitment and outstanding work ethic. Students of this calibre are recognised for their unique qualities, and we know that they will go out to make a positive difference in the world. We salute this remarkable group of students who have journeyed through the College and made the most of our rich and diverse offering whilst still upholding our tradition of academic excellence. We are so proud of them and their achievements and are confident that they will embark on their journey into adulthood as compassionate, confident and courageous young leaders.”