Rhodes High School

On 31 March 1978, Rhodes High School was birthed out of an amalgamation of Observatory Boys High (founded in 1895), and Observatory Girls High (founded in 1903). The school, situated in Little Mowbray, stands in its beautiful setting on the slopes of Devils Peak, and along the banks of the Liesbeek River. It is flanked by the N2 highway, and in clo... se proximity of rail and road commuter networks, which links the school with the greater Cape Town area. When, in 1991, learner totals at Rhodes High School dwindled alarmingly, the school took to heart its motto to 'Persevere', and courageously triumphed through trying times. The doors of learning were then opened to learners from far reaching areas across the Cape Peninsula. Taking cognisance of the role of a School in a democratic South Africa, the school has become a microcosm of this, enrolling learners from previously disadvantaged areas and communities. Today, our school has a roll of 960 learners and is still growing. To this end, the school building has in recent years, with WCED funding, been extended to accommodate the growing learner totals. In addition, the school has been included as a Dinaledi, Maths and Science Focus School. This has meant that extra emphasis has been placed on the challenges faced in teaching and learning in the areas of Mathematics, Physical Science and Life Sciences. The school has been fortunate to be part of projects such as MSEP (Maths and Science Education Project), which is bolstered by the University of Cape Town. Other projects involved in the life of Rhodes High School include the PREPARE project, which is focused on in the compulsory Life Orientation subject area. Here, learners are equipped to face the challenges of growing up in our modern life style, in order for them to become skilled, responsible adults who contribute positively in society. This project is presented by the Department of Justice and Crime Prevention, the South African Medical Research Council and the Universities of Cape Town and Stellenbosch. Our ...Read More