The Executive of St David’s Marist Inanda is incredibly proud to present the excellent results achieved by the Matric Class of 2025. The cohort of 127 boys achieved a 100% pass rate and an impressive 100% Bachelor’s Degree pass, which is a testament to the collective and individual hard work and commitment of the boys.
It is pertinent to acknowledge that this year’s matrics started their high school careers in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic and spent almost 18 months in online or a hybrid of on-campus and online schooling. It is a testament to the school and staff, whose dedication overcame the challenges of the pandemic during those foundational high school years, that every boy still received a quality education and every opportunity to succeed academically and in their personal development.
The boys deserve credit for how they pulled together and supported one another, both during the disruption and after returning to campus. This cohort demonstrated exceptional commitment, taking full advantage of opportunities in sport, culture, leadership and service. Many excelled in multiple areas, truly embracing their St David’s experience and Marist education.
“The strength of the Class of 2025 is in their collective support of each other, highlighted in the rare achievement of every single matriculant obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree pass, qualifying them for university entrance. We couldn’t be prouder of these fine young men who have shown a depth of maturity which manifested in quiet, but strong leadership, determination and immense care for one another and all the boys in the high school. These qualities are ones much needed in our world today, and we have no doubt that they will carry forward into their adult lives the Marist values and formation as St David’s Marist Inanda alumni.” – Mike Thiel, Executive Headmaster
St David’s overall distinction rate among top achievers builds on a strong academic legacy with:
- One boy achieving 9 Distinctions
- Seven boys achieving 8 Distinctions
- 10 boys achieving 7 Distinctions
- 11 boys achieving 6 Distinctions
- Two boys achieving 5 Distinctions
- Six boys achieving 4 Distinctions
Of our top achievers:
- 3 Boys placed in the IEB Outstanding Achiever category (achieved within the top 5% in 6 or more Subjects and achieved a rating level of 7 in Life Orientation).
- 3 Boys placed in the IEB Commendable Achiever category (achieved within the top 5% in 5 Subjects and achieved a rating level of 7 in Life Orientation). 19 Top1% of Candidates across 10 subjects was achieved.
It is particularly pleasing to note the overall academic averages, where in the top seven subjects (four core subjects plus three electives), the following were achieved:
- Eight boys averaged 90% or above
- Another 27 boys averaged above 80%
- An additional 46 boys averaged above 70%
Notably, the school achieved a distinction rate of more than 30% in 14 subjects and an above 50% distinction rate in:
- Engineering Graphics and Design
- Information Technology (IT)
- Life Sciences
- Italian
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Literacy
- Visual Arts
This range of subjects is indicative of the diversity of subjects that the boys have the opportunity to take and excel in, setting them up for successful tertiary careers and lives in which they can follow their passions.
We also extend our congratulations to parents, guardians and extended families – their support, encouragement, guidance and love have enabled these young men to thrive and flourish, and it has been a privilege to share this journey with them.
We thank and congratulate our teachers and extended staff who have worked tirelessly to help these young men reach their full potential. Their commitment and passion for education, as well as their personal investment in each of these young men’s lives, are greatly appreciated.
Beyond showcasing our top achievers, we celebrate the unique journey of every student. Each boy has overcome his own specific challenges. We are incredibly proud of every one of them and the growth they have shown during their time at St David’s.
ST DAVID’S MARIST INANDA MATRIC 2025 TOP ACHIEVERS
| 9 DISTINCTIONS | |
| TARUN VEMPATI | 9 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
92% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) IEB Outstanding Achiever Top 1% of Candidates in English, Information Technology & Mathematics |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| Business Studies | |
| English HL | |
| Information Technology | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| FS Mathematics | |
| 8 DISTINCTIONS | |
| FAYZAN ADROOS | 8 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
89% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Afrikaans FAL |
| Business Studies | |
| English HL | |
| History | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| BRETT BULGER | 8 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
87% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Accounting |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| English HL | |
| History | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| FS Mathematics | |
| MAXIMILIAN (MAX) CROLL | 8 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
88% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) IEB Commendable Achiever Top 1% of Candidates in Information Technology |
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Afrikaans FAL |
| Computer Applications Technology | |
| English HL | |
| History | |
| Information Technology | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| Plus a distinction in FS Mathematics Elective (Statistics) | |
| MATTHEW DYER | 8 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
90% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) Top 1% of Candidates in Life Sciences |
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English HL |
| Information Technology | |
| Isizulu FAL | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| FS Mathematics | |
| PANAYIOTI
HAJICHRISTOFOROU |
8 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
88% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Accounting |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| Engineering Graphics And Design | |
| English HL | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| FS Mathematics | |
| DOMINIC TAYLOR | 8 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
91% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) IEB Outstanding Achiever Top 1% of Candidates in Life Sciences |
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Afrikaans FAL |
| English HL | |
| Geography | |
| History | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| JONATHAN WENTWORTH | 8 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
92% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) IEB Outstanding Achiever Top 1% of Candidates in Business Studies |
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Accounting |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| Business Studies | |
| English HL | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| 7 DISTINCTIONS | |
| ERIK ARWIDI | 7 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
85% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Accounting |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| Geography | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| SAMRAT BASU | 7 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
90% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Accounting |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| Business Studies | |
| English HL | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| WARWICK BRADFORD | 7 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Computer Applications Technology |
| Engineering Graphics And Design | |
| Geography | |
| Information Technology | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| MATHEW FREED | 7 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
92% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) IEB Commendable Achiever Top 1% of Candidates in Accounting, Business Studies, Mathematics & Physical Sciences |
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Accounting |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| Business Studies | |
| English HL | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| BRENDAN HOPE | 7 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
88% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) Top 1% of Candidates in Life Sciences |
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Afrikaans FAL | |||
| English HL | ||||
| History | ||||
| Life Orientation | ||||
| Life Sciences | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Physical Sciences | ||||
| DAVID KALIL | 7 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
90% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) Top 1% of Candidates in Life Sciences |
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Accounting | |||
| Afrikaans FAL | ||||
| English HL | ||||
| Life Orientation | ||||
| Life Sciences | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Physical Sciences | ||||
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| JAYDEN KNOTT-BEUKES | 7 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
92% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) IEB Commendable Achiever Top 1% of Candidates in EGD, Information Technology, Mathematics & Physical Sciences |
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Afrikaans FAL | |||
| Engineering Graphics And Design | ||||
| Information Technology | ||||
| Life Orientation | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Physical Sciences | ||||
FS Mathematics
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| FABRIZIO LATTUCA | 7 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
84% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Afrikaans FAL | |||
| English HL | ||||
| Geography | ||||
| Life Orientation | ||||
| Life Sciences | ||||
| Mathematics | ||||
| Physical Sciences | ||||
| OLIVER MASKELL | 7 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) Top 1% of Candidates in History & Mathematical Literacy |
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Afrikaans FAL |
| Computer Applications Technology | |
| English HL | |
| History | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematical Literacy | |
| VALENTINO YIALLOURIS | 7 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Accounting |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| Engineering Graphics And Design | |
| English HL | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| 6 DISTINCTIONS | |
| JAMES ASKEW | 6 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
84% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Accounting |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| Engineering Graphics And Design | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| MARCO BITTER | 6 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
84% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Business Studies |
| Dramatic Arts | |
| English HL | |
| History | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| SOHAM SINGH GOKUL | 6 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
85% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Accounting |
| English HL | |
| History | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematics | |
| ETHAN GREENSTEIN | 6 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Accounting |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| Business Studies | |
| English HL | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| Plus a distinction in FS Mathematics Elective (Calculus & Algebra) | |
| THEMBA GWABE | 6 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
81% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Business Studies |
| English HL | |
| History | |
| Isizulu FAL | |
| Life Orientation | |
| FS English | |
| SHAUN HSU | 6 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Afrikaans FAL |
| English HL | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| NICOLAS JANSEN VAN RENSBURG | 6 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
83% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Afrikaans FAL |
| Engineering Graphics And Design | |
| Geography | |
| Information Technology | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| CRUZ KING | 6 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
88% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Accounting |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| LEMUEL MUZAREWETU | 6 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
86% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Accounting |
| Afrikaans FAL | |
| Engineering Graphics And Design | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |
| Physical Sciences | |
| NICOLAI PARAIAN | 6 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
84% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Afrikaans FAL |
| English HL | |
| Geography | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Life Sciences | |
| Mathematics | |
| ALESSIO TOMMASI | 6 SUBJECT DISTINCTIONS
82% average (4 core subjects plus 3 top electives) |
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Afrikaans FAL |
| Business Studies | |
| English HL | |
| History | |
| Life Orientation | |
| Mathematics | |