Image: Spongakuhle Maphosa alongside her mother.
Ermelo Combined School is celebrating an outstanding achievement in the 2025 National Senior Certificate examinations after the school recorded a 100% pass rate.
Out of all the matriculants who wrote their final examinations, 70% achieved bachelor passes, with several learners receiving distinctions, reflecting strong academic performance across subjects.
Top-performing learner, Spongakuhle Maphosa, emerged as the school’s leading achiever, earning two distinctions and three B symbols. Her distinctions were achieved in Afrikaans First Additional Language and Life Sciences.
Image: Principal Bhyat
In recognition of the school’s performance, Principal Bhyat received an award for schools that achieved a 100% pass rate in 2025 in the Gert Sibande District, Msukaligwa 1 Circuit.
The results mark a proud moment for the Ermelo Combined School, highlighting the commitment of learners and educators alike in achieving academic success.