2025 Dux Scholar Kelly Philps: IEB Top performer - 9 distinctions.
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Dainfern College is celebrating the exceptional IEB National Senior Certificate results achieved by its Class of 2025. Founded in 1997 and located in Fourways, Johannesburg, the College is an independent, private community school that offers a holistic programme grounded in academic excellence.
The 2025 Grade 12 IEB students achieved a 100% pass for the 24th consecutive year, including a remarkable 100% bachelor degree pass, meaning all 68 students have qualified for university entrance. The cohort earned a combined total of 131 distinctions, averaging 1.93 distinctions per candidate, with 19% of the grade achieving an average of 80% and above.
Head Girl Mandisa Phakane: IEB individual achiever - 6 distinctions.
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Exceptional individual performances were highlighted by the 2025 Dux Scholar and student head of Academics, Kelly Philps, who earned nine distinctions, including an outstanding 99% in Mathematics. Head Girl Mandisa Phakane achieved six distinctions, while William Schneeberger, Aliya Rawjee, Cadeyrn Cox, and Kelly Lloyd also earned six distinctions each.
Executive Head of Dainfern College, Andrew Baker, said: “We are incredibly proud of every student in the Matric cohort of 2025 for achieving such high levels of academic excellence and personal bests, knowing that their unique potential has been realised. While we pay tribute to those who have achieved these exceptional results, we are also incredibly proud of every student. As an inclusive school which focuses on offering a truly holistic education, I am delighted to see our well-rounded and confident students achieve such success in this important milestone.
“It takes a village to ensure success in the Matric year and, while every student is most deserving of full recognition for their incredible efforts, I also want to recognise the Dainfern College teachers, parents and families who were behind each one of our students. I celebrate the fact that our Class of 2025 represent precisely the kind of young individuals who will make a positive difference in the world. As future leaders, I am confident in their ability to contribute significantly to society.”