Star College Cape Town shines as one of province's best schools

Star Colleges’ Academic Consistency Earns Top Three Ranking in Western CapeStar Colleges have once again ranked among the top three performing schools in the Western Cape, following the release of the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) results.

At an awards ceremony held on 29 January 2026, hosted by Western Cape Premier Alan Winde and Provincial Minister of Education David Maynier, Star College Cape Town was awarded second place in the category for schools with 80 or fewer candidates writing the NSC examinations. Star College Bridgetown also secured third place in the same category. This marks the second consecutive year that Star Colleges have featured among the province’s top three schools.

Principal of Star College Cape Town, Osman Karaayvaz, described the recognition as a proud moment for the Star Colleges family, attributing the achievement to the dedication of teachers, the determination of learners and the strong support of parents. Several learners from Star College Cape Town achieved exceptional individual results, earning multiple distinctions across a wide range of subjects.

Zariah Parker achieved nine distinctions in English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Business Studies, Computer Applications Technology, Life Orientation and Religion Studies. She described Grade 12 as demanding but rewarding, emphasising discipline, organisation and balance as key to managing academic pressure. Emine Nuriye Inal obtained eight distinctions in English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Engineering Graphics and Design, Geography, Life Orientation and Religion Studies.

She highlighted discipline, consistency and perseverance, and credited the continuous support of her educators, peers and family for helping her remain focused throughout the year. Another top achiever, Amarah Amod, also earned eight distinctions, achieving top results in English Home Language, Afrikaans First Additional Language, Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Accounting, Business Studies and Life Orientation. She emphasised the importance of mindset, understanding concepts rather than memorisation and surrounding herself with motivated peers.

Saleha Hamied, who achieved seven distinctions, reflected on the intensity of the NSC examination period, describing it as the most challenging phase of her school career. She highlighted resilience, adaptability and perseverance as the most valuable lessons gained during the matric journey. Across learner reflections, common themes emerged, including discipline, balance, resilience, curiosity and support, pointing to a school environment that prioritises both academic achievement and personal development.