School Overview
Krugersdorp High School, with its 114 year history, aims to develop well-rounded individuals and as a result encourages learners to become involved in as many cultural, sporting and academic activities as possible.
Time management becomes a skill that will advantage the futures of the young men and women while at school and in their future careers.
Admissions overview
2017 Admissions
The ADMISSION PERIOD for applications for 2017 is MONDAY 11 APRIL - 7 SEPTEMBER 2016 and may only be done on the Gauteng Department of Education’s website : e-platform - www.gdeadmissions.gov.za. The APPLICATION PERIOD is from TUESDAY 19 APRIL AND CLOSES ON 1 JUNE 2016. (Please note the difference in meaning between “Admission Period” and “Application Period”).
We have been informed that the department will advertise, via the media, the process to be followed and venues where parents who do not have access to computers may apply.
Should the learner applying require residence accommodation, application must first be made on the e-platform to attend the school and then a residence application form must be collected from the school.
Academics Overview
Krugersdorp High School is recognised as one of the top academic institutions in the country.
The school offers a wide choice of subjects which affords our learners excellent opportunity to identify potential fields of study and careers.
Krugersdorp High School has been identified as one of the preferred high schools for acceptance by universities as our learners fare superbly when they reach their tertiary institution of choice.
Cultural Overview
Krugersdorp High School offers a large number of learners a variety of opportunities to become involved in cultural extra-murals.
Two full musical productions as well as two One Act House play competitions annually, ensure that learners are involved at all levels.
The Debating team, affiliated to SACEE, produces many ‘best speakers’.
Sports Overview
With over 17 hectares of land, Krugersdorp High School is one of the fortunate schools to be able to offer a large number of sports.
The school boasts the first Astro Hockey Pitch on the West Rand and one grass hockey field, a swimming pool, 6 tennis courts, 6 netball courts, 3 turf cricket pitches, 1 astro cricket pitch, 6 astro nets and turf nets, 3 rugby fields, 3 volleyball courts and a fully functional gym with 2 physical conditioning specialists.
Events Overview
Throughout the year, Krugersdorp High School has various events that take place at the school.
These events go towards fundraising for the school in one way or another and are either organised by the school, Parent’s Association or the School’s Foundation.
Boarding Overview
Krugersdorp High School houses approximately 100 boys and 80 girls in the two residences which have become “homes away from homes” for our learners.
Learners in the residences are encouraged to become involved in extra-curricular activities while maintaining top academic results. These young men and women are taught responsibility, accountability and dedication in an environment that develops a brother and sisterhood amongst the learners.
Educators in the residences offer guidance, advice and assistance to the learners and have a common goal in ensuring that all learners adapt to their environment.
