Oakhill is extremely proud of the excellent academic results our students have achieved, year after year, thanks to exceptional teachers who leave no stone unturned in the guidance and support of their students.

Since its inception, Oakhill Matrics have achieved a 100% pass rate, with wonderful results both individually and collectively. We are especially proud of our 2020 Grade 12s, who, despite the challenges experienced due to Covid, earned 111 distinctions collectively, averaging out at 2,58 distinctions per student, with 21 distinctions above 90%. 42 out of our 43 Matrics also earned a Bachelor’s Degree pass, and two-thirds of the class earned an aggregate above 70%.

However, academic results are not all our students achieve through the College years – they learn how to master many skills, including the ability to think and work independently, critically and creatively, to access knowledge and reach understanding and to communicate clearly … Teachers and students become partners in a dynamic learning process, serving as a final springboard to adulthood.

Grades 8 – 9

The curriculum in this phase covers an extensive range of learning areas: English, Afrikaans, Mathematics / Mathematical Literacy, Natural Science, Social Science, Economic Management Science, Arts and Culture, Information Technology and Life Orientation. At the end of this phase, students are well equipped to make educated choices regarding their seven Matriculation subjects.

Teachers in this phase act primarily as facilitators. They encourage students to be self-motivated and to take responsibility for their own learning through projects and self-study assignments. Test timetables and project deadlines issued at the beginning of each term promote efficient organisational and time management skills.

Rather than supply ready-made solutions, the teachers assist the students in developing their ability to initiate concepts, investigate resources, access and distil pertinent information and draw their own conclusions. These are the first steps towards independent, critical thinking and decision-making.
A Life Orientation programme helps our teenagers to understand the trials, tribulations and triumphs of adolescence, with a full-time counsellor always available for advice and support.

Grades 10 – 12

By Grade 10 students make their subject choices for Matric. Experienced teachers guide students towards making the best possible subject choices according to ability, interest and ambition.

For more detail on each of the subject offerings, read the Grade 9 Subject Choice Information. Please note that subject choice offerings are based on current needs and may change from year to year. Choice subjects will only be offered if there are sufficient numbers.

Additional subjects on offer include AP Maths, AP English and Music.