IT and CAT Resources

A special thanks to all the IT and CAT teachers for the lessons and to Maryke Reed for contributing to the design of this site.
PLEASE NOTE: This website is mainly links to lessons shared on YouTube to assist learners and teachers in finding content

Latest Additions:

Workshop recordings of NSC Nov 24 Gr 12 paper uploaded in the Gr 12 Tab
Gr 12 CAT PAT Phase 1 Mediation Video (also saved in Gr 12 Tab) + PowerPoint
Top performing schools according to subject average and top learners in the Eastern Cape are listed below.
Scroll down to see the list for February workshop: Link for all workshops are the same.
CAT and IT PAT Grade 12 -2025 - CAT and IT Link
2025 YEAR PLANNER CAT (ATP) updated - see Teacher page
Digital Technology Page updated with 2025 documents and training material

CAT /IT SUBJECT AVERAGE IN NSC 2024

Schools in the Eastern Cape Province are showing gradual improvement in performance of Computer Applications Technology and Information Technology. These performances are not only in quantity but also in quality. One indicator that shows the improvement in quality is the subject average percentage.

Below are the top 3 schools in subject average percentage in Eastern Cape Province for both CAT & IT

We would like to congratulate and thank these schools for their hard work and dedication. See the Tables below.

Top performers:

Province: IT Christiaan Joubert with 98% from Pearson High and CAT Tiaan Meyer with 97% from Brandwag High. You have made us very proud! Congratulations!

Below schools in the Province with the Top Subject Averages

Congratulations to Grey High School

Grey was placed 5th in the country for IT. This was based on the number of distinctions they had. Congratulations Mr M. Sammons with the excellent work you are doing!

BCM District: Mrs. Jordaan the district Subject Advisor congratulating Mr Roberson form Clarendon Girls High, with his 100% pass as well as his excellent achievement of getting the highest subject average (84%) in the Province.

One of his students Paige Gulle got the highest mark for IT in the district with 92%.

BCM District: Mrs. Jordaan the district Subject Advisor congratulating Mr Joshua from Stirling High School, with his 100% pass.

One of his students Millie Caswell (93%) achieved the top mark in the district for CAT in the 2024 NSC examination.

The Eastern Cape had their first BBC Micro:bit Award Ceremony

7 August 2024

The ceremony was a hybrid event with learners from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan District and Buffalo City Metropolitan District meeting and celebrating their success together. We were fortunate to have Mr. Fareez Bridgens and Mr. Louwincan Jooste honoring us with their presence in Gqebera and East London. Second Place - Beaconhurst High School with tablets for all second place winners (Educator: Chere Hattingh) - Learners: (project names: Anxiety Exercises and Deaf Door Bell) - The two Mantyi sisters, Marko Wienand, Siyema Mdyogolo, Xionghui ZwengCongratulation to all the educators, learners and schools!

Third Place - Alexander Road High School with tablets for all third place winners - (Educator: Landie Oosthuizen) - Learners: (project name: Sensor System) - Sasha Chanetsa, Jaelynn Jacobs

First Place - Linkside High School with laptops for all first place winners (Educator: Afikile Sikwebu) - Learners: (project name: Noise detector) - Abenathi Msizi, Keano Nadison, Ozayo Mhlophe, Illyaas Potgieter, Amanda Dayimani, Ahluma Mahobe