Eden’s phenomenal success continues — Congratulatory message from the Head of Eden College Durban

Eden Schools Durban has had outstanding matric results in the National Senior Certificate (NSC) matric examinations since the school’s inception in 2007.

We ranked first nationally for these examinations in 2018, 2019 and again in 2021. We have achieved a 100% pass rate and 100% Bachelors passes year after year, and our students regularly achieve more than three A’s per candidate, placing us in the top 10 in South Africa several times. We are particularly pleased with our 2021 results, as our students had to overcome the stress of the pandemic and lockdown to succeed.

Nineteen of our matriculants out of the 2021 class of 37 achieved an A aggregate (which is 51% of the class) and six students obtained a B aggregate (16%). There were 139 subject A’s and 3.76 A’s per candidate, placing us again at number one in the country. Jaedon Naidu, our Dux for 2021, was ranked third in Independent Schools for KZN.

He obtained nine subject A’s and an aggregate of 96%. Jaedon is an exceptional student who also obtained the gold medal in the South African Computer Applications Olympiad, a silver medal for the South African Mathematics Olympiad (his third silver medal) and a silver medal for the final round of the South African Computer Programming Olympiad. He was also the top South African qualifier for the International Physics Olympiad for the second consecutive year.

What is the secret to our phenomenal success?

Eden is a small independent, co-educational school where everyone knows one another — and this, together with the loving, caring staff, makes for a family atmosphere at the school. Our children enjoy coming to school and the sound of their happy laughter fills the corridors. The staff at Eden goes the extra mile. Highly qualified, experienced teachers and extra lessons are also contributing factors to our success.

The calibre of students at Eden is incredible and the majority want to work hard to improve. There is healthy competition to succeed and academics are valued. Academic success is rewarded. Besides our exceptional academic results, we offer many extra-mural activities that provide our children with a holistic education. We offer a strong programme of arts and culture, which we are committed to grow from strength to strength. We also offer a variety of sporting activities because we believe that a healthy body is important for a healthy mind. Eden prepares students to be confident and successful. It is a privilege to be part of the success story of this incredible school.

Karen Morrison - Head of Eden College Durban