South Africa celebrates an 88% matric pass rate for 2025. But when you follow the full journey from Grade 1 to matric, only about 53% of learners make it to the finish line.

Life in high school can feel like a constant game of Tetris. Between school, gaming, sports, gym, homework, and just trying to have a social life, it’s easy to feel like something’s always falling through the cracks.

If you’ve recently started working out at the gym, getting those gains, or you’re thinking about it, you might be wondering, will this help or hurt my marks? You’re not alone. Lots of high school students worry that adding exercise to their week will mess with their study time.