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Treverton College is a mainstream, independent, co-educational ISASA school (Independent Schools Association of South Africa) writing the I.E.B. examinations, and is justifiably proud of the fine academic record that it has held over many years. Some interesting facts:
- Since 1995 we have enjoyed a 100% National Senior Certificate (Matric) pass rate, and a current 90% exemption rate among our Grade 12 classes.
- The national I.E.B average for South African Independent Schools last year was a 78% exemption rate.
- Last year 50% of our entire Grade 12 year averaged of over 70%.
- We do not require an entrance examination, but acceptance is dependant on school reports and interviews.
Subjects
In Grade 8 and 9 pupils are introduced to as many subjects as possible to lay a broad foundation for their later academic career. At the end of Grade 9 pupils will have had experience of the subjects they will choose for Matric and staff will have an idea of the individual's ability to succeed in these choices.
Examinable subjects offered in these years are:
English ◦ Afrikaans ◦ Mathematics ◦ Bible Education ◦ Visual Art (Art) ◦ Life Sciences (Biology) ◦ Natural Sciences (History & Geography) ◦ Physical Science ◦ Dramatic Art ◦ Life Orientation ◦ EMS (Economics, Business Studies & Accounting).
Pupils are also exposed to: Outdoor Pursuits (a revolutionary programme with awards up to a Full Honours Blazer pioneered at Treverton and now available at many South African Schools) ◦ Conversational Zulu ◦ Technology ◦ Guidance ◦ Computer Literacy (ICDL).
In addition, pupils can elect to take isiZulu, Portuguese or German instead of Afrikaans (subject to parentally-arranged and paid-for tuition. Matric Choices
At the end of the Grade 9 year, pupils wanting to aim for a Matric exemption or the National Senior Certificate that will qualify them for University entrance have to select:
English, Life Orientation and Afrikaans. There is the possibility of another language - isiZulu, German or Portuguese being subsituted, which would need to be discussed on admission.
They must choose between Maths and Maths Literacy and, in addition, choose three electives from the rest of the available subjects.
Strong pupils may elect to do an eighth subject, while pupils who are struggling may opt for extra coaching at no extra cost in Maths, Accounting and Afrikaans. Monitoring Progress
Progress is assessed from Grade 8 via regular block tests throughout the year and bi-annual examinations.
Parents are kept informed through termly reports, the annual Open Night (at which one-on-one discussions with Subject Teachers can be scheduled) and by regular contact with Grade Heads and - where appropriate - the College Head, either by telephone or email.
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