NPSS celebrates academic excellence

Written on 04/10/2024
Carin Nel


Photo: Grade 8's

In a remarkable display of academic achievement, Nederland Park Secondary School has released its Top 10 rankings for the 2024 Term 1, celebrating the bright minds that continue to excel across grades 8 to 12.

Grade 8's rising stars are led by Nosipho Ngidi, who secured the number one position with an outstanding score of 83.67%. Close on her heels are:

  1. Nosipho Ngidi
  2. Olwethu Thabethe
  3. Amahle Fundamo
  4. Owami Manana
  5. Kahleho Nkosi
  6. (Tied for 6th) Sinenhlanhla Lukele
  7. Lwandile Maseko
  8. Sinalo Maseko
  9. Asanda Zulu
  10. Asanda Matimelane


Photo: Grade 9's

Moving up to Grade 9, Lindelwa Mondlane dazzles at the top with a brilliant 89.44%, followed by an impressive array of scholars:

  1. Lindelwa Mondlane
  2. Karabo Xaba
  3. Bongiwe Mahlangu
  4. Ofentse Msibi
  5. Zinhle Mosala
  6. Mvelo Maphanga
  7. Nobuhle Hlope
  8. Lethokuhle Kumalo
  9. Mpilonhle Mavimbela
  10. (Tied for 9th) Thenjiwayo Isenathi


Photo: Grade 10's

Grade 10 showcases Nokulunga Magayela's academic prowess with a top score of 83.29%, leading a group of dedicated learners:

  1. Nokulunga Magayela
  2. Nkosinathi Mkhwanzi
  3. Nomcebo Nkabinde
  4. Lesedi Khumalo
  5. Mxolisi Masina
  6. (Tied for 6th) Katlego Matsimela
  7. (Tied for 6th) S'phesihle Maloyi
  8. Siyanda Khaba
  9. Thando Mbetsa
  10. Noluthando Sukazi 


Photo: Grade 11's

Grade 11 is not to be outdone, with Tshepo Ngcobo at the helm, scoring a notable 81.14%. The rest of the academic elite includes:

  1. Tshepo Ngcobo
  2. Uzothandwa Mkhwanazi
  3. Sindiswa Malibi
  4. Nothando Ntlovu (tied for 3rd)
  5. Vhuhwavho Nesamuni
  6. Banele Nhlapho
  7. Nontokozo Mbanga

The Grade 12 list is topped by Siphamandla Masondo with a commendable score of 80%, leading a cadre of senior students:

  1. Siphamandla Masondo
  2. Makhesazana Mphaki
  3. Qhawe Nkosi
  4. Siphosethu Nkomo
  5. Siyabonga Mlangeni
  6. Kwenzokuhle Ngubeni
  7. Asanda Simelane
  8. Zama Mdiniso
  9. Melusi Masina


Photo: Grade 12's

Nederland Park Secondary School congratulates all the students for their hard work and dedication.