The 2025 Annual Report marks 25 years of Christel House South Africa, celebrating a quarter-century of education, opportunity and lasting impact.
2025 was a year of strong academic achievement, continued support for learners and alumni, and significant investment in the future. Alongside the Class of 2025’s results, Christel House South Africa expanded its high school capacity and continued providing the services students need to thrive.
The Class of 2025 achieved a 96% matric pass rate, with 70% of learners earning Bachelor passes and 26 subject distinctions.
Christel House’s impact extends beyond academic results. In 2025, the organisation provided practical support to help students stay healthy, engaged and ready to learn. This included 330,000 meals, 1,000 physical assessments and 260,000 kilometres of transport, helping remove barriers that can affect a student’s ability to succeed.
Class of 2025 achieved a 96% matric pass rate, with 70% Bachelor passes and 26 subject distinctions.
CEO Adri Marais received the Mail & Guardian Power of Women Award in Education 2025.
The new Ottery high school campus opened, doubling high school capacity.
Fundraising began for a second no-fee Grade RR–12 school in the Western Cape.
Learners receive support including nutrition, healthcare, transport, character development and career support.
In 2025, 96% of alumni were working or studying, highlighting the lasting impact of Christel House.
25 years of impact. A bigger vision for the future.
With the new Ottery high school now operational and fundraising underway for a second no-fee Grade RR–12 school in the Western Cape, Christel House South Africa is building on its experience to create opportunities for more young people.
Explore the full report to see the stories, achievements and impact behind 25 years of Christel House South Africa.