Range High School
Location

Coordinates33°55′56″S 18°34′08″E / 33.9323°S 18.5689°E / -33.9323; 18.5689
Information
MottoSemper Petendum
Established1981
CategoryPublic Government school
Headmaster2011: John L Kayster
Grades8 - 12
GenderMixed
Enrollment359
Colour(s)Navy Blue, Grey & Yellow

Range High School is an Afrikaans medium school in Matroosfontein, Western Cape, South Africa.

History

Range High School was established in 1981 by the Apartheid government of South Africa specifically for staff and learners classified as coloreds. It is a public school that is administered by the Western Cape Education Department. The school opened with about 300 pupils in standard 6 and 7(today's equivalent to grade 8 and 9).

Past principals

The inaugural principal was Mr. Wicomb. The other principals were:

  • Mr. Botha
  • Mr. Daniels
  • Mr. L Liedeman
  • Mr. L de Wet

Background

The school, also known as Range Secondary School is a government school that falls under the auspices of the Western Cape Education Department. With a learner enrollment of 359 in 2011, the school qualifies for a teaching staff of 13 educators including incumbent principal Mr. J Kayster.

Subjects in 2011

  • Afrikaans Home Language
  • English First Additional Language
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Mathematics
  • Life Sciences
  • Business Studies
  • Computer Applications Technology
  • Consumer Studies
  • Geography
  • History
  • Life Orientation
  • Tourism

References

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