The Academic Prize Giving Ceremony for last year's Grade 8-11 learners took place on Wednesday, 11 March 2026.
Congratulations to every learner who was recognised at this year's prize-giving ceremony. The school and the community are truly proud of you.
Dux learners (obtained Academic Honours):
Grade 8: Lanél Coetzee
(Subject achievements: Economic Management Sciences (95.28%), English First Additional Language (90%), Mathematics (95%), Natural Sciences (94%) and Technology (95%)). She also received the Bilingualism Award for the learner with the highest combined aggregate between Afrikaans Home Language and English First Additional Language.
Grade 9: Monique Viljoen
(Subject achievements: Afrikaans Home Language (95.18%), Life Orientation (97.00%), Creative Arts (86.00%), Economic Management Sciences (97.00%) and Technology (97.00%)). She also received the Bilingualism Award for the learner with the highest combined aggregate between Afrikaans Home Language and English First Additional Language.
Grade 10: Marnu Hancke
(Subject achievements: Afrikaans Home Language (88.00%), Life Orientation (92.00%), Life Science (77.00%), Mathematics (88.00%) and Physical Science (86.00%)). He also received the Bilingualism Award for the learner with the highest combined aggregate between Afrikaans Home Language and English First Additional Language.
Grade 11: Lesego Mthembu
(Subject Achievements: Accounting (92.86%), Life Science (89.00%), Mathematics (93.00%), Physical Science (89.16%))
Awards:
Grade 8 (2025):
Academic Honours:
• Marthinus Dreyer
• Simoné Uys
Academic Semi Honours:
• Mydhili Sandeep
• Clarien van der Walt
• Phahlamosadi Moema
Subject Achievements:
• Marthinus Dreyer - Creative Arts ( 95.30%), Economic Management Sciences (95.28%) and Social Sciences (97.49%)
• Simoné Uys - Afrikaans Home Language (91.00%)
• Mydhili Sandeep - English Home Language (89.00%) and Life Orientation (91.20%)
• Phahlamosadi Moema - Afrikaans First Additional Language (88.00%)
Grade 9 (2025):
Academic Honours:
• Fransien Myburg
Academic Semi Honours:
• Chanté van Staden
• Hope Matsetela
• Jaun Bouwer
• Mea-Né Hancke
Subject Achievements:
• Fransien Myburg - English First Additional Language (90.10%) and Social Sciences (94.34%)
• Hope Matsetela - Afrikaans First Additional Language (88.00%), Natural Sciences (90.00%) and Mathematics (93.95%)
• Rosetta Vanjickal - English Home Language (81.00%)
Grade 10 (2025):
Academic Semi Honours:
• Anika Pruis
• Bokamoso Malebana
• Jaydéné Cloete
Subject Achievements:
• Anika Pruis - Computer Applications Technology (90.00%)
• Bokamoso Malebana - Accounting (87.00%) and Information Technology (80.00%)
• Josh-Lynn (Blessing) Ratau - Afrikaans First Additional Language (86.37%), English Home Language (83.00%) and Business Studies (89.00%)
• Peter Jacquire - Agricultural Technology (83.00%)
• Karien Engelbrecht - Consumer Studies (86.00%)
• Nicke Botha - Engineering Graphics and Design (82.00%) and Visual Arts (79.00%)
• Katinka Wessels - English First Additional Language (85.00%)
• Lehani Benade - Geography (70.00%)
• Estea Jovner - Mathematical Literacy (77.00%)
• Jaydéné Cloete - Tourism (94.00%)
Grade 11 (2025):
Academic Honours:
• Jaun Roos
• Jaco van der Westhuyzen
• Isabel Aguinaga
• Dian du Preez
• Gideon van Niekerk
• Moshopiadi Nchabeleng
• Duan Scorgie
• Danelle Hall
• Bokang Masemola
Academic Semi Honours:
• Theto Tlomatsana
• Almay Pretorius
• Dillan Britz
• Francia Meiring
Subject Achievements:
• Jaun Roos - Engineering Graphics and Design (89.00%), English First Additional Language (92.00%) and Tourism (95.00%)
• Jaco van der Westhuyzen - Afrikaans Home Language (85.00%) and Life Orientation (97.00%)
• Dian du Preez - Computer Applications Technology (91.00%), History (88.00%) and Information Technology (89.00%)
• Moshopiadi Nchabeleng - English Home Language (88.00%). She also received the Bilingualism Award for the learner with the highest combined aggregate between English Home Language and Afrikaans First Additional Language.
• Duan Scorgie - Business Studies (89.00%)
• Bokang Masemola - Afrikaans First Additional Language (90.00%)
• Almay Pretorius - Visual Arts (84.00%)
• Carel Klingbiel - Agricultural Technology (69.00%) and Mathematics Literacy (85.00%)
• Arné de Villiers - Consumer Studies (76.00%)
• Chenél Grundling - Dramatic Arts (82.00%)
• Annemay O'Connell - Electrical Technology (82.00%)
• Mogau Sekhukhune - Geography (73.00%)
• Thapelo Machete - Mechanical Technology (59.00%)
• Jadin Klopper - Technical Mathematics (67.00%) and Technical Science (66.00%)
A big word of thanks to all our contributors who make it possible to recognise these hardworking learners year after year. It is thanks to your involvement that Hoërskool Ben Viljoen reaches new heights!
• M van Eeden Rekenmeesters
• Anonymous Contributor
• Mr & Ms Grundling
• Jaco Grobler Vervoer
• NC Botha Boerdery
• Tyremart Groblersdal
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