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Cambridge Programme Results - November 2023

We are very proud to announce the results achieved by our Cambridge students in the November 2023 Cambridge International examinations.   At the Advanced Level (AL), 36% of all subject entries resulted in a distinction with almost 60% of all subject entries resulting in a B symbol or high ...

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New Executive Head for 2024

We are pleased to introduce our new Executive Head, Mr Jacques Nel, who will be joining us in January 2024. ...

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Investing in solar power for Somerset College

POWER CHALLENGE Somerset College is not only affected by the ever-changing Eskom load-shedding schedule, but because we are situated in a rural area, the energy supply to the campus also often gets disrupted due to cable damage and cable theft in the surrounding farm areas. &n ...

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Top performing independent high schools in South Africa.

Every parent wants the best for their children, especially regarding education. They want them to have opportunities to propel them into adulthood with success. Making the right school choice for your child can be tiresome and confusing, considering the many institutions available. This article disc ...

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Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards - November 2022

Somerset College is very pleased and proud to announce the news that the following students have been awarded Cambridge Outstanding Learner Awards based on the November 2022 examination series. Charlotte Leinberger               ...

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READ! RAFFLE WINNER ANNOUNCED

The Somerset College READ! Raffle 2023 winner has been announced.  Congratulations to Somerset College Prep School parent, Mr Gregory van Wyk, on winning the R100 000 cash prize! The draw was facilitated and audited by the Exceed Auditors.  Thank you to all who participated in ...

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Message from Mr Graham Sayer (Executive Head) to the Class of 2022

We knew that re-acclimatizing to a full programme for the first time in three years would present a challenge for our students, especially our Matrics. Meeting deadlines, pacing extended work, preparing for tests and exams, working towards portfolios, practicals and orals, participating in sports, c ...

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Somerset College IEB Matric Results 2022

We are once again extremely proud of the achievements of the Matric class of 2022 in their final examinations. In the 25 years since the school was founded we have aspired to excellence in academics while staying true to our ethos of holistic education, and this year we have achieved the highest sta ...

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Somerset College Cambridge Programme Results - November 2022

We are very proud to announce the results achieved by our Cambridge students in the November 2022 Cambridge International examinations.   A special congratulation goes to Kairo Naidoo who achieved 4 A* symbols (results above 90%) in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science and Further Mathe ...

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SOMERSET COLLEGE DUX SCHOLARS ANNOUNCED

Somerset College announced the 2022 Dux Scholars at the Awards ceremony held recently. The 2022 Cambridge Dux Scholar is Kairo Naidoo and the 2022 Grade 12 Dux Scholar is Kiran Ehret. Our heartfelt congratulations go to both Kairo and Kiran on their sterling achievements. ...

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