St. John's College Mthatha

St. John's College Mthatha St.John's College is a co-educational institution which caters for grade 8 to grade 12 learners. https://www.facebook.com/stjohnscollegeUta/

"Angekhe sililahle iBhele lethu" 🎶🎶
03/10/2026

"Angekhe sililahle iBhele lethu" 🎶🎶

02/10/2026

Top of the morning
To JENN classes (LAST PUSH).

TOP LEARNER: POSITION 3, MATRIC 2015.JIM ODWA- IsiXhosa Home Language - Level 7 - 92%- English First Additional Language...
30/09/2026

TOP LEARNER: POSITION 3, MATRIC 2015.

JIM ODWA

- IsiXhosa Home Language - Level 7 - 92%
- English First Additional Language - Level 7 - 86%
- Physical Sciences - Level 7 - 100%
- Mathematics - Level 7 - 100%
- Life Sciences - Level 7 - 97%
- Tourism - Level 7 - 92%
- Life Orientation - Level 7 - 97%

Aviwe BlackbeardHe achieved distinctions in all seven of the subjects and was 3rd position in Physical Sciences and Mat...
30/09/2026

Aviwe Blackbeard
He achieved distinctions in all seven of the subjects and was 3rd position in Physical Sciences and Mathematics in Matric 2015

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What kept him motivated to achieve these great results?

AB: I was kept motivated by my mathematics teacher as well as previous top matric achievers.

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What advice would you give to someone who would like to achieve the same matric results as you have?

AB: I would say a person should stay focused, maintain a positive attitude towards each and every subject done, be willing to work hard and lastly (very important) pray to God

Aviwe Blackbeard-Achieved Third best marks in Mathematics and Physical Sciences nationally in matric 2015.-Achieved seve...
30/09/2026

Aviwe Blackbeard

-Achieved Third best marks in Mathematics and Physical Sciences nationally in matric 2015.
-Achieved seven distinctions in the following subjects: Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences , Life Orientation, Agricultural Sciences , IsiXhosa (Home Language), English (First Additional Language)

Aviwe Blackbeard came off as a confident yet humble young man. If you walked past him, you probably wouldn't guess that he had achieved the third best marks in mathematics and physical science nationally in 2015.
Being a boarding student at the historical St John's College in Mthatha taught Blackbeard discipline and helped him attain his goal of achieving top marks for his final matric exams, but he did not believe he was among the country's best until he arrived in Johannesburg, where Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga was hosting the 21 top performing pupils from across the country.
'I was just over-excited'
"It felt great because I didn't expect this, so I was just over-excited."
He got the news at the weekend while playing PlayStation with his friends in his hometown of Flagstaff, he said.
"Then I had to rush home and tell them I was invited to the national awards.
"My mom screamed when I told her, and my sister was like 'haaaa mtasekhaya, that's great!' That was the best moment," he said with a smile.
"He is amongst the best in mathematics and physical science. He is very down to earth; he can explain and can talk to you in a way that makes you understand. That's the type of a person he is."
Magaqa said the culture at the school was that of a family, so teachers saw students as their children and the learners always felt free to come to them with any problems they were facing.

TOP LEARNER: HDIs (POSITION 2), MATRIC 2015TSENGWA KUKHOKUHLE- IsiXhosa Home Language — Level 7 — 85%- English First Add...
29/09/2026

TOP LEARNER: HDIs (POSITION 2), MATRIC 2015

TSENGWA KUKHOKUHLE

- IsiXhosa Home Language — Level 7 — 85%
- English First Additional Language — Level 7 — 87%
- Mathematics — Level 7 — 100%
- Physical Sciences — Level 7 — 100%
- Life Sciences — Level 7 — 97%
- Agricultural Sciences — Level 7 — 90%
- Life Orientation — Level 7 — 98%

TOP HDI LEARNER: CLUSTER APOSITION 1, MATRIC 2024NYOMBOLO WONGA- Accounting - Level 7 - 97%- English First Additional La...
29/09/2026

TOP HDI LEARNER: CLUSTER A
POSITION 1, MATRIC 2024

NYOMBOLO WONGA

- Accounting - Level 7 - 97%
- English First Additional Language - Level 7 - 84%
- Life Sciences - Level 7 - 98%
- Life Orientation - Level 7 - 83%
- Mathematics - Level 7 - 99%
- Physical Sciences - Level 7 - 95%
- IsiXhosa Home Language - Level 7 - 85%

Matric 2024 TOP HDI LEARNER cluster A position 1 : Wongalethu NyombiloFAMILY BACKGROUNDMy name is Wongalethu Nyombolo, I...
29/09/2026

Matric 2024 TOP HDI LEARNER cluster A position 1 : Wongalethu Nyombilo

FAMILY BACKGROUND
My name is Wongalethu Nyombolo, I am the last-born son to a single mother of three. My mother works as a professional nurse at Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital in Mthatha. I have a brother who is ten years older than me and a sister who is nine years older. My brother lives in Johannesburg where he is pursuing a career in Information Technology and my sister lives in Cape Town where she is pursuing a CA(SA) career.

SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
Growing up, my sister would often bring awards that she received from school for being a top achiever in one subject or another and seeing her achieve all of those to get those shiny new trophies made me want one of my own too.

My mom always told me that I could achieve all the goals I set from myself, I just needed to set them and ensure I follow up on them.

Words of encouragement from my teachers, schoolmates and relatives had a great impact in inspiring me to be the best I could be. I would say that my source of inspiration is the love, support and encouragement of the community around me.

FUTURE PLANS
I intend to further my studies at the University of Witwatersrand in Gauteng. I hope to be accepted as learner into their Actuarial sciences course. Of Course, when there I hope to make the Dean's list as well as receive an invitation to the Golden Key members award.

ADVICE TO THE GRADE 12 CLASS
I would like to start by congratulating all the learners who have made it to Grade 12. Grade 12 is a really demanding grade because on top of the school hours you were used to, more will be added in the form of season school, exhausting I know but it is all for your own benefit, so meet everything that comes your way with a positive attitude and you will surely reach your goals. Setting your goals with the use of a vision board is a great deal of help.

TOP HDI LEARNER: MTHATHA 2015MPEHLE LWANDO- IsiXhosa Home Language - Level 7 - 80%- English First Additional Language - ...
28/09/2026

TOP HDI LEARNER: MTHATHA 2015
MPEHLE LWANDO

- IsiXhosa Home Language - Level 7 - 80%
- English First Additional Language - Level 7 - 88%
- Mathematics - Level 7 - 100%
- Physical Sciences - Level 7 - 100%
- Life Sciences - Level 7 - 96%
- Tourism - Level 7 - 89%
- Life Orientation - Level 7 - 92%

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50 Callaway Street
Umtata
5100

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+27475311656

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