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Edupri Matric School EXTRA CLASSES AVAILABLE (GRADE 10–12)Location: Durban CentralBoost your academic performance with o...
26/03/2026

Edupri Matric School
EXTRA CLASSES AVAILABLE (GRADE 10–12)
Location: Durban Central

Boost your academic performance with our structured and supportive extra classes.

Registration Fee: R250 (once-off)
Monthly Fee: R500 (covers up to 3 subjects)
Subject Limit: Maximum of 3 subjects per learner.

Class Schedule:
-After-school sessions
-Saturday classes

We provide focused learning to help students improve results and build confidence in their studies.WhatsApp: 072 838 6070

12/01/2026
The 2025 Matric results will be released tomorrow .Keep calm and stay positive. We wish you all the best.To our students...
11/01/2026

The 2025 Matric results will be released tomorrow .Keep calm and stay positive. We wish you all the best.

To our students, please note that results will be collected from the principal’s office at the school.

10 days left until the announcement of the 2025 Matric Results.Be vigilant, stay calm, and keep believing in yourself.No...
03/01/2026

10 days left until the announcement of the 2025 Matric Results.
Be vigilant, stay calm, and keep believing in yourself.

No matter the outcome, this is a step forward in your journey.

Counting Down
30/12/2025

Counting Down

25/12/2025

Merry Christmas to our parents, former students, and current students.

As you celebrate this festive season, we urge you to act responsibly and make choices that protect your future.

Do not allow temporary enjoyment to destroy your lifelong dreams. Stay safe, stay focused, and value your life.

Warm festive wishes to you all.

24/12/2025

Grade R teacher qualification requirement updates.

Thousands of Grade R (Reception year) teachers face new qualification requirements:
Teachers must upgrade to a minimum NQF Level 6 qualification or risk losing their jobs.

This is due to Grade R being fully integrated into formal schooling, raising professional and training standards.

Impact:
-Could improve early childhood education quality

-Puts pressure on teacher training and employment planning

24/12/2025

Marking and Quality Assurance

All marking of scripts has been completed and results are being finalised through standard moderation and quality assurance processes.

The quality assurance body (Umalusi) has been involved from start to finish — ensuring consistent standards across provinces and subjects.

Response to Exam Breach
There was a minor breach in some scripts during marking, which triggered an investigation involving:

-forensic audit,
-statistical analysis,
-interviews and checks,
-verification of scripts and marks.

No results have been certified yet — this is normal until the standardisation process is complete; the breach does not automatically delay results.

The DBE and Umalusi have both stressed that the breach appears limited to a small number of cases and has not affected the overall marking process or credibilit

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