Mohale’s Hoek, Jan.19 — The Deputy Principal at St. Stephen’s Diocesan High School, Ms. Sehlomeng Mariti, says it is only befitting to give thanks and honour to God for the outstanding performance in the 2025 LGCSE results, undertaking to improve even better in 2026.
Ms. Mariti stated this in an interview with the Agency, after one learner Katiba Katiso raised the school’s flag high by obtaining nine A*s, an achievement the latter marked as remarkable, adding that the competitive spirit amongst the learners also plays a major role in encouraging them to work hard, as all desire to enrol in international universities.
She applauded the hard work of the principal, Mr. Bats’oeneng Mohapi who the latter noted he has passion for working with children, dedication of teachers who work extended shifts even on weekends, unwavering support of the school board, the District Education office as well as the community at large.
Ms. Mariti further indicated the school has not encountered challenges of ill-disciplined learners, ”there are some children who still misbehave but not in a terrible way as teachers always remind them that the future is in their hands,” she noted.
On the other hand the District Education Manager, Mrs. ‘Maposholi Posholi expressed her disappointment about an overall performance of the district, which she stated has downgraded from second position in 2024 results, to the eighth position, however applauded Katiso for performing extremely well, adding her office is planning to visit the latter’s family to formally congratulate him.
She further appreciated the school’s management, “the school always put the district on the map, and we are very proud as Majantja,” she noted.
In the 2024 LGCSE results, St. Stephen’s Diocesan High School scooped the first position with about 110 A* and A’s rated at 27.6%, however dropped to 25.6% in the 2025 results.
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