Western Cape schools and districts achieved outstanding results at the National Education Excellence Awards, with Rustenburg Girls’ High School winning the title of top Quintile 5 school in the country. Steilhoogte Primêre Skool was recognized as the second most improved full-service school in the nation, while Thomas Wildschutt Primary School and Crestway Secondary School were awarded for their work in health promotion. The Western Cape Education Department also received a Special Ministerial Award for achieving the second-highest number of Bachelor passes over a five-year period. These achievements are a result of the collective effort of students, teachers, officials, and school stakeholders in offering quality education for every learner in the Western Cape.
Outstanding Performances in National Education Awards
The Western Cape schools and districts shone brightly at the National Education Excellence Awards, which took place on October 6th, 2023, in Kempton Park. These esteemed awards celebrate exceptional achievements in education and primarily concentrate on matric results and other performance indicators to ensure a promising future for young learners.
A notable accomplishment was earned by Rustenburg Girls’ High School (Metro Central), as they won the title of the top Quintile 5 school in the country. This achievement is particularly impressive since the school was recently listed among the top 10 institutions in the World’s Best School Prize.
The Western Cape continued to excel in the Quintile 5 category, with Rhenish Girls’ High School (Cape Winelands) and Hoёr Meisieskool Bloemhof (Cape Winelands) attaining second and third places, respectively. Hoёrskool Montagu (Cape Winelands) also achieved a laudable third place as the top-performing Quintile 4 school.
Recognition of Improved and Inclusive Schools
Steilhoogte Primêre Skool (West Coast Education District) received remarkable recognition as the second most improved full-service school in the nation. This achievement highlights the school’s commitment to integrating learners with special needs into mainstream public schools.
In recognition of their accomplishments in health promotion, Thomas Wildschutt Primary School and Crestway Secondary School (both Metro South) were also awarded. These accolades demonstrate the incredible achievements of these establishments.
District Achievements and Special Awards
The Metro North Education District shined as an exceptional example of educational excellence, winning multiple awards for their unwavering dedication to providing quality education for their students. Their distinctions include:
- Performing above 85% for five consecutive years (2018 – 2022)
- 1st place in Excellence in District Leadership and Management
- 3rd place for Top Performing District: Highest Overall Selected Quality Performance Indicators Score (Up to 400 Schools)
- 2nd place for Top Performing District: Highest Percentage Bachelor Passes (2020 – 2022)
- 3rd place in Excellence in Support for Improving Primary Schools Learning Outcomes
The Metro Central Education District also left a significant impression in the Top Performing District: Highest Overall Selected Quality Performance Indicators Score (Up to 400 Schools) category, achieving second place.
A crowning moment of the event was when the Western Cape Education Department was presented with a Special Ministerial Award. This honor recognized the province with the highest number of Bachelor passes over a five-year period (2018 – 2022), with the Western Cape proudly securing second place.
A Collective Effort for Educational Excellence
The accomplishments of these Western Cape schools and districts are due to the combined efforts of students, teachers, officials, and school stakeholders. Their dedication and commitment to offering quality education for every learner in every classroom and school in the Western Cape have made these achievements possible.
As the Western Cape continues to pave the way in educational excellence, it is essential to recognize and appreciate the contributions of all those involved in shaping the future of young learners. The National Education Excellence Awards stand as a testament to the quality education provided by these institutions, as they strive to build a brighter tomorrow for South Africa.
1. What are the National Education Excellence Awards?
The National Education Excellence Awards celebrate exceptional achievements in education and primarily focus on matric results and other performance indicators to ensure a promising future for young learners.
2. Which school won the title of the top Quintile 5 school in the country?
Rustenburg Girls’ High School (Metro Central) won the title of the top Quintile 5 school in the country.
3. What other schools were recognized for their achievements?
Steilhoogte Primêre Skool was recognized as the second most improved full-service school in the nation, while Thomas Wildschutt Primary School and Crestway Secondary School were awarded for their work in health promotion.
4. Which district won the most awards?
The Metro North Education District won multiple awards, including performing above 85% for five consecutive years, 1st place in Excellence in District Leadership and Management, and 3rd place for Top Performing District: Highest Overall Selected Quality Performance Indicators Score (Up to 400 Schools).
5. Which district achieved second place in the Top Performing District: Highest Overall Selected Quality Performance Indicators Score (Up to 400 Schools) category?
The Metro Central Education District achieved second place in the Top Performing District: Highest Overall Selected Quality Performance Indicators Score (Up to 400 Schools) category.
6. What is the Special Ministerial Award?
The Special Ministerial Award recognizes the province with the highest number of Bachelor passes over a five-year period (2018 – 2022).
7. Which province received the Special Ministerial Award?
The Western Cape Education Department received the Special Ministerial Award.
8. Who is responsible for the achievements of the Western Cape schools and districts?
The achievements of the Western Cape schools and districts are due to the combined efforts of students, teachers, officials, and school stakeholders.
