Cape Town, South Africa
Our mission is to: Live up to our school's credo. Promote and practise a culture of participatory learning and teaching. Prepare learners so that they can pursue their school career with assertiveness, confidence and necessary skills. Develop a sense of social responsibility in our learners and to equip them to face the challenges of life in the evolving South African Society. Admit all learners regardless of race, language or cultural differences.
Secondary Schools
Cape Town, South Africa
Technical High School offering the following workshops: Mechanical (Automotive & Fitting & Turning) ; Civil; Electrical & Welding
Secondary Schools
Cape Town, South Africa
Marian High was founded by three Dominican Sisters in 1931 and classes were initially held in a tent and in the church to accommodate the growing number of students. The Sisters financed the school entirely and it was only later on in the school’s history that parents were asked to contribute financially. In the 1950’s / 1960’s the school began to accommodate more students from the surrounding areas and operated as a private school where parents were required to pay fees. The school continued to grow in numbers and in the 1970’s Marian was one of the first schools to open its doors and accept isiXhosa speaking learners. In 1976, the school became a state-aided school with financial support from the government. As the sisters moved out of the convent, more of the convent buildings could be used for classrooms and the chapel was converted into a school hall. Today, Marian School hosts 510 learners from Elsies River, Delft, Khayelitsha, Nyanga, Langa, Bishop Lavis, Gugulethu...
Catholic Schools, Secondary Schools
Cape Town, South Africa
Immaculata was founded in January 1947, out of a need to provide Catholic high school education for the students graduating from St Augustine's primary school in Wittebome. It was founded and managed by Dominican sisters, and to this day still carries a strong Dominican influence and Christian ethos. Sr Henrietta Riordan was the first principal. The school received its namesake after the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Although originally a co-ed school, Immaculata became a girls only school when it was recommended by the General of the Domincan Order in Ireland that the genders be taught separately. The student body now comprises of 520 students and 21 educators. Subjects offered include: English, Afrikens (FAL), isiXhosa (FAL), Mathematics, Maths Literacy, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Tourism, Business Studies, Accounting and Computer Applications Technology. Immaculata excels in music and drama, and has won many accolades. Immaculata aspires to provide a ...
Catholic Schools, Secondary Schools