As part of her extended Education Month programme, North West MEC for Education, Viola Motsumi, visits Are-Fadimeheng Secondary School in Jouberton, Klerksdorp on Monday, 03 February 2025 to engage with school leadership, teachers, and learners following the school’s commendable improvement in the 2024 matric results. The visit forms part of her broader strategy to assess and support underperforming schools, as well as those that have shown significant progress.

Are-Fadimeheng Secondary School achieved a 73.9% pass rate in the 2024 National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, reflecting a 6% improvement from the 2023 academic year. Expressing confidence in the school’s curriculum strategy, Principal Mr Leatile Moromane assured MEC Motsumi of their commitment to further enhancing learner performance.

“We are pleased to inform the MEC that we are refining our curriculum delivery strategies to build on our recent success. Our teacher files are in order, implementation has begun, and we remain focused on continuous improvement. More than anything, MEC Motsumi’s visibility at our school has bolstered our confidence,” says Moromane.

MEC Motsumi commended the school’s leadership and educators for their dedication, urging them to intensify their efforts toward achieving a 95% pass rate by year-end. Motsumi further acknowledges the crucial role played by the community in supporting the school’s progress.
“I am indeed pleased that Are-Fadimeheng Secondary has improved its pass rate by 6% and had learners who ranked among the district’s top 20 performers. Credit must be given where it is due—the Are-Fadimeheng community took a firm stand against gangsterism and criminal elements that previously plagued the school. Their unwavering support has boosted learner morale, and this is reflected in the school’s improved results,”

“The school’s proactive approach is exactly the kind of progress I want to see across all our secondary schools. With continued support from district and community levels, I am confident that Are-Fadimeheng can achieve a 95% pass rate come 2025 results, Motsumi adds.
With an overall enrolment of 1,650 learners, inclusive of 202 Grade 12 learners, Are-Fadimeheng Secondary School remains committed to sustaining and exceeding its current performance.

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