Academics

The academic life at Woodhill College is vibrant, challenging and rewarding for both teachers and pupils alike. We are privileged to offer excellent facilities, outstanding teachers who are dedicate and committed to providing top class quality education. Our facilities afford us the opportunity to cater to smaller-sized classes which ensure individual attention. At Woodhill College we have a holistic approach to education thereby ensuring that when our pupils graduate at the end of Grade 12 they are able to face the challenges of the outside world with maturity and confidence.

We believe that actions speak louder than words and our Grade 12 examination results are testament to this. Woodhill College writes the Independent Examination Boards National Senior Certificate examinations at the end of their Grade 12 year. The IEB philosophy encourages independent thinking and exploration. The examination prepares pupils for the style of teaching at University and the examinations are broad and challenging Through user groups the IEB affords teachers the opportunity to influence both the curriculum and assessment thereof.

Promotion Requirements

Seven levels of achievement are provided for:

Rating Code	Rating	Marks
7	Outstanding achievement	80% - 100%
6	Meritorious achievement	70% - 79%
5	Substantial achievement	60% - 69%
4	Moderate achievement	50% - 59%
3	Adequate achievement	40% - 49%
2	Elementary achievement	30% - 39%
1	Not achieved	0% - 29%

Passing requirements for the National Senior Certificate examination (NSC)

To pass the NSC, without an University Entrance Pass pupils must meet the following requirements:

•	obtain at least 40% in English;
•	obtain a minimum of at least 40% in any two other subjects;
•	obtain at least 30% in any three other subjects;
•	a pupil may fail one subject i.e. obtain less than 30%, but must produce a completed portfolio (School Based Assessment) of work in the subject.

To pass the NSC, with an University Entrance Pass pupils must meet the following requirements:

•	obtain at least 50% in four subjects;
•	obtain a minimum of at least 30% in two other subjects;
•	pupils may fail one subject (obtain less than 30%), but must produce a completed portfolio of work in the subject failed.
•	a minimum of 30% must be obtained for language of instruction of Higher Education Institution as certified by Umalusi

Assessment

Assessment in the FET phase consists of two components:

•	an end of year exam forming 75% of the total mark.
•	a portfolio of work compiled during the school year forming 25% of the total mark. Subjects with a practical component will contribute a further 25% to the portfolio component. The examination mark for all practical subjects (Design, Visual Art, CAT, Information Technology and Dramatic Arts) will be 50% of the total mark.