Table View High School

Table View High School
Address
Janssens Avenue, Table View
Cape Town, Western Cape, 7441
South Africa
Coordinates 33°49′52″S 18°29′54″E / 33.8312°S 18.4983°E / -33.8312; 18.4983Coordinates: 33°49′52″S 18°29′54″E / 33.8312°S 18.4983°E / -33.8312; 18.4983
Information
Funding type Public (some fees)
Motto Optima Petamus
(We strive for the best)
Religious affiliation(s) Christian
Established 1986[1]
Founder Mr Waller
Headmaster Mr. R Southgate
Gender Co-Ed
Enrollment 1100+
Colour(s) Navy Blue, White & Khaki               

Table View High School was founded in 1986 in Table View, a suburb of Cape Town, and is a dual-medium Afrikaans and English school that enrolls both boys and girls (co-educational). The school is financially assisted by the Western Cape Education Department and therefore, like most other schools in South Africa, it charges a school fee, as regulated by the South African Schools Act.[2]The school's current principal is Mr. R Southgate.

Academics

The school performs well when it comes to academics. A 100% matric pass rate has been achieved for 11 years in a row (2000 to 2011). TVHS offers a variety of subjects.

In Grades 8 and 9 there are eleven compulsory subjects:

Once pupils reach their senior phase (Grades 10 - 12) they are given a choice of subjects. Pupils take two languages, maths, Life Orientation and choose 3 subjects:

Sport

Sports offered at the school are:

Boys

Girls

Girls and boys both have the option of becoming cricket scorers.

Activities

Culture and service activities offered at the school include:

Website

www.tvh.co.za


References

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