The public school in South Africa that went from being the worst-performing to achieving a 94.7% matric pass rate in three years

• Hanyani Secondary School achieved a 94.7% matric pass rate in 2026, a 37.7 percentage point increase from 2023.
• The school's turnaround is attributed to the collaboration with the University of Johannesburg's Tshumisano Learning Centre, which was established on the school premises in 2023.
• The University of Johannesburg's UJ for Societal Impact project provided infrastructure support, including solar-powered lighting and satellite internet, to help improve learner outcomes.