Herzlia High School, one of SA’s top-performing independent schools, celebrated the outstanding achievements of their Matric Class of 2024 with the latest accolades released by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED).
Exceptional Individual Achievements
Mazaltov to Daniel Bieber, who achieved an impressive seven distinctions and placed second in the Metro Central District for Independent Schools.
Additionally, Herzlia pupils excelled in individual subject WCED rankings:
• Daniel Bieber: Achieved first place in Economics in the Western Cape.
• Joshua Atie: Ranked in the Top 10 provincially for Economics.
• Idana Saven: Ranked fourth place in the Province for Dance Studies.
History Excellence: Five Herzlia pupils ranked in the Top 10 for History in the province:
• Madison Talberg
• Daniel Chaskalson
• Kai Seeff
• Maya Shewitz
• Matt Whitesman
Herzlia Awards & Distinctions
In addition to individual achievers, Herzlia High School continues to set the benchmark for academic excellence at a provincial level with:
• 2nd in the Metro Central (MC) district for the percentage of pupils achieving a Bachelor’s pass
• Mathematics & Physical Sciences: Recognition for consistency in excellence in the MC
• Economics & History: Herzlia is officially ranked first in the Western Cape
• Accounting: Herzlia achieved the highest overall aggregate in the Western Cape (89.3%) for schools with a 100% pass rate – every pupil achieved a distinction!
These results reaffirm Herzlia’s place among South Africa’s Top 10 NSC-performing schools, both provincially and nationally. Herzlia’s commitment to academic distinction is grounded in the five-pillar approach to education, ensuring pupils excel inside and beyond the classroom in innovation, sport, arts & culture, service-based leadership, and personal growth.
Herzlia is immensely proud of their Matric Class of 2024 and their unwavering dedication. We have no doubt they will continue to make an impact as they embark on their next journey. Mazaltov!
United Herzlia Schools www.herzlia.com
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