The DaVinci Institute wishes to congratulate the Class of 2025 on the release of their National Senior Certificate (NSC) results and commends every learner for this achievement. Completing matric is not only a personal achievement; it represents resilience, discipline and hope for South Africa’s future.
We acknowledge the parents, teachers, school leaders and communities whose commitment has supported these learners through an increasingly complex educational and social environment.
A Systemic Capacity Challenge in Higher Education
However, as we celebrate this moment, we must also confront a persistent structural challenge in South Africa’s higher education system: the growing mismatch between the number of qualified school leavers and the limited capacity of public higher education institutions. Each year, hundreds of thousands of capable young people meet the academic requirements for further study. Still, many are unable to secure places at universities and TVET colleges due to space, funding and infrastructure constraints.
This is not a failure of learners; it is a systemic capacity challenge.
A Shared National Responsibility
If South Africa is to realise its developmental ambitions, we must view post-school education as a shared national responsibility, requiring coordinated contribution from public institutions, private providers and industry.
Institutions such as The DaVinci Institute play a complementary and important role in this ecosystem.
The Role of The DaVinci Institute
As a private higher education institution focused on innovation, leadership, and applied knowledge, DaVinci can:
· Expand access to quality, accredited higher education through flexible learning models.
· Provide alternative entry pathways for students who may not follow traditional academic routes.
· Offer programmes that are closely aligned to industry needs, entrepreneurship, and societal challenges.
· Support lifelong learning and upskilling for young people and working professionals alike.
Private institutions do not replace the public system; they relieve pressure on it, extend its reach, and diversify the forms of learning available to South Africans.
A Message to Learners Still Seeking Placement
To the learners who did not secure a place at a public institution this year: your future has not been closed, it has simply taken a different route. There are credible, quality, and empowering pathways available and what matters most is not where you start, but how you grow, learn, and contribute.
Our Ongoing Commitment
The DaVinci Institute remains committed to being part of a higher education system that is inclusive, innovative, and responsive to the needs of our society and economy. We congratulate the Class of 2026 once again and look forward to walking alongside those who choose to continue their learning journey with us. Matriculants who meet the minimum requirements are invited to enrol for either aHigher Certificate in Management of Technology and Innovation or a Bachelor of Commerce in Business Management. To request more information, please complete this enquiry form.
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