For nine years in a row, the Christel House South Africa (CHSA) matric pass rate has surpassed the national average. After re-takes, 100% of every graduating class from 2009 — 2016 has passed the National Senior Certificate exam. But even before retakes, the CHSA Class of 2017 delivered a matric pass rate of 97.8% — significantly higher than the national public school average of 75.1%. CHSA teacher Habiel Adams says the results are proof that Christel House works! “All our children come from extreme poverty. It takes so much hard work to achieve what they have.” Lauren D., top student in the class, says the hard work is worth it. “I’ve had my best life at Christel House and discovered talents and potentials that I did not even know existed in me.”