Range High School - Matroosfontein

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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 coloureds. The school opened with AbOUT 300 pupils in standard 6 and 7(today’s equivalent to grade 8 and 9).

Past principals

The first 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 enrolment of 359 in 2011, the school qualifies for a teaching staff of 13 educators including incumbent principal Mr. J Kayster.

Current Subjects

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

Visit the Western Cape Education Department database for more official information on the school here.