SA National Geography Olympiad. St Andrew’s College Shines at the 2025 South African National Geography Olympiad.

St Andrew’s College, Grahamstown, is thrilled to celebrate a phenomenal achievement in the 9th annual SA National Geography Olympiad (SANGO), held online on 13 May 2025. This prestigious event drew 1,883 pupils from 110 schools across the country, spotlighting South Africa’s brightest young minds in geography.

Top Honours for St Andrew’s College:

1st Place in the Eastern Cape
2nd Place Nationally

These outstanding results reflect the school’s commitment to academic excellence and its passion for nurturing future leaders in environmental and spatial sciences.

Medal Winners:

Gold (Top 5%)

Adam Waterman
Joshua Van Zyl
Tristan Ssekimpi

Silver (Top 10%)

Bryan Kent
Jake Jackson
Joshua Barnes
Kevin Turk
Matthew Kirkwood
Scott Gordon
Sid Fishlock

Bronze (Top 15%)

Christian Pinto
Colby Braun
Jesse Mananda
Mark Ewing
Matthew Kruse
Roman Doherty
Zac Fletcher

“A heartfelt congratulations to all participants! Your dedication, curiosity, and love for learning are truly inspiring. Special thanks to the teachers and mentors whose guidance made this success possible.”