A beacon of hope stands here. Rhodes High School has been educating minds in Mowbray since its formation in 1978. Rhodes High School resulted from the merging of Observatory Girls and Boys High. The two schools moved from Observatory to Mowbray. They took over the old Nassau Afrikaans medium school. Nassau had previously merged with Groote Schuur High in Newlands.
Rhodes High School operates as a public secondary school. It is located in the City Of Cape Town. Rhodes High School is a Quintile 5 fee-paying institution. This means the school sets its own tuition fees. Government funding alone cannot cover all expenses.
In 2023, Rhodes High School had 1052 learners. A team of 44 dedicated educators served them. The student-teacher ratio was 24:1. Principal B Moosa leads the school.
Rhodes High School’s address is 25 Montreal Avenue Mowbray 7700. The postal address is Montreal Avenue Mowbray Unknown 7700. You can contact the school at 0216898228.
The South African Schools Act of 1996 governs admissions. Children between 7 and 15 must attend school. Registration usually occurs between April and October of the preceding year. Parents need to submit documents. These include birth certificates and immunization cards.
Rhodes High School uniform policies align with the South African Schools Act of 1996. They also follow provincial Education Department guidelines. The policies dictate the uniform’s design and colors. They aim to cultivate unity and discipline.
The school calendar is the same for all provinces. Term 1 runs from January 15 to March 28. Term 2 is from April 8 to June 27. Term 3 spans July 22 to October 3. Term 4 lasts from October 13 to December 12.
In 2024, Rhodes High School achieved an 85.2% pass rate. This is an increase from 73.7% in 2023. 183 learners wrote Matric. 156 learners achieved it.
Rhodes High School’s matric results show mixed performance in 2023. Some subjects improved. Others declined. Accounting decreased to 66.7% from 80.0% in 2022. Business Studies improved to 79.1% from 69.7% in 2022. Economics remained strong at 97.1%. English decreased to 78.1% from 90.8% in 2022. Mathematics decreased to 59.6% from 76.3% in 2022.
To apply to Rhodes High School, call 0216898228 or visit the school. Key documents include a birth certificate and proof of residence. Also needed are an immunization record and the most recent school report. Parent or guardian identification is also necessary. Rhodes High School stands as a testament to the power of education. It shapes the future leaders of South Africa.