Matric results 2025
Grade 12 Independent Examinations Board (IEB) NSC 2025 Results
We extend our sincere and heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their exceptional results, which stand as the best overall academic achievement to date at Lebone II College. They achieved a 100% pass rate in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations, conducted by the Independent Examinations Board (IEB).
Eighty-two (82) Lebone students wrote the NSC IEB examination in 2025 and achieved 179 subject distinctions (2,2 distinctions per candidate).This remarkable success is a testament to their unwavering commitment, discipline, and perseverance, and it reflects the rewards of sustained hard work and resilience by both staff and students. We celebrate this milestone with immense pride and confidence in the bright futures that lie ahead of these students.
We commend our top three students for their outstanding achievement. Refer to the attached top achievers board
for more details.
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 on their commendable achievements in the final Grade 12 IEB exams.
Top Achievers
Ayanda Mtshali
Our Dux scholar of 2025, Ayanda Mtshali, achieved 8 distinctions, with an 89,14% overall average (excluding Further Studies Mathematics). The subjects included: Mathematics (94%); Physical Sciences (85%); Accounting (90%); English Home Language (84%); Setswana First Additional Language (95%), Music (84%); Life Orientation (93%); and Further Studies Mathematics: Calculus & Algebra (91%).
Waabo Ntshebe
Waabo Ntshebe also achieved 8 distinctions, with an 86,71% overall average (excluding Further Studies Mathematics). The subjects included: Mathematics (92%); Physical Sciences (86%); Geography (84%); Life Sciences (83%); English Home Language (84%); Setswana First Additional Language (89%) and Life Orientation (89%); and Further Studies Mathematics: Calculus & Algebra (81%).
Thuo Pule
Thuo Pule achieved 7 distinctions, with an 87% overall average (excluding Further Studies Mathematics). The subjects included: Mathematics (96%); Physical Sciences (89%); Accounting (93%); Engineering Graphics and Design (95%); English Home Language (70%); Setswana First Additional Language (85%) and Life Orientation (81%); and Further Studies Mathematics: Calculus & Algebra (95%).
Congratulations to the following subjects for their outstanding achievements:
1. Setswana First Additional Language: 40 out of 56 candidates achieved a distinction, with 49 students achieving above 70%.
2. Dramatic Arts: 7 out of 10 students achieved a distinction, with all candidates achieving above 70%.
3. Accounting: 5 out of 10 students achieved a distinction, with 7 achieving above 70%.
4. Engineering Graphics and Design: 16 out of 19 students achieved a distinction, with 18 candidates achieving above 70%.
5. Life Orientation: 38 out of 82 students achieved a distinction, with 74 candidates achieving above 70%.
6. Life Sciences: 10 out of 44 students achieved a distinction, with 26 candidates achieving above 70%.
7. Mathematical Literacy: 13 out of 30 students achieved a distinction, with 21 candidates achieving above 70%.
8. Mathematics: 15 out of 52 students achieved a distinction, with 27 candidates achieving above 70%.
9. Visual Arts: 6 out of 15 students achieved a distinction, with 10 candidates achieving above 70%.
IEB National Statistics
16 063 full-time candidates representing 263 examination centres across Southern Africa wrote the 2025 NSC
IEB Examination.
- 98.31% Passed
- 89.12% Achieved a Bachelors Degree pass
- 7.83% Achieved a Diploma pass
- 1.34% Achieved a Higher Certificate pass
- 1.69% Failed
Lebone II Statistics
- 82 Students wrote the examinations:
- 82 Passed (100%)
- 79 Achieved a Bachelor’s Degree pass (96,34%)
- 3 Achieved a Diploma pass (3,66%)
- 0 Failed
82 students wrote a total of 575 examinations (excluding Further Studies programmes) and achieved the following outstanding results:
- There were 179 examinations with “outstanding achievements” (Level 7 / distinctions/ 80% - 80+) i.e. 31% of subjects written resulted in level 7 achievements (2,2 distinctions per candidate, excluding 4 distinctions in Further Studies Mathematics).
- There were 163 examinations with “meritorious achievements” (Level 6 / 70 – 79%) i.e. 28% of subjects written resulted in level 6 achievements.
- There were 113 examinations with “substantial achievements” (Level 5 / 60 – 69%) i.e. 20% of subjects resulted in level 5 achievements.
- 455 (79%) of the total examinations written produced results greater than 60%.
- 15 students achieved an overall average of 80% or above.
- 66 out of 82 students (80%) achieved a subject distinction in 1 or more subjects.
- The overall average for all 575 examinations written is 71%.
A special note from the Executive Head
My sincere appreciation to the Upper School Leadership team, the Grade 12 teachers, and the entire Lebone staff for their dedication, commitment, diligence and hard work during this past year. These professionals have worked tirelessly to assist our Lebone students to realise these results. Well done!
Congratulations to the parents and families of our Class of 2025. Thank you for your support, of both the school and your child, through the many years that they have spent at Lebone II College.
I trust that 2026 will bring even greater success and achieve greater accolades for your families, our beloved school, the communities that we serve, and the Royal Bafokeng Nation.
Lebone II College graduates, continue to “Shine your Light” in the world. Phatsima! Le dirile sentle!
Melvin King
Executive Head
