In 1989 Monument Park High School opened its doors. Mr Compion Schreuder was the first principal. Only grades 8 and 9 were offered initially. It’s a dual medium school teaching in Afrikaans and English.
Monument Park High School is located in Kraaifontein Cape Town. This thriving school boasts an excellent passing rate. Students participate in various sports. These include hockey netball rugby cricket cross country badminton and archery. Dance is even a subject.
The current principal Mr D C Jantjies retired in 2016. The school sits on Dan King Road in Windsor Park Kraaifontein. It’s a public school classified as Quintile 5. That means it receives funding from the government but also charges fees. The school receives R204 per learner from the Department of Education. Families should contact the school for fee information.
A 2023 survey showed 1376 learners and 53 educators. The student-teacher ratio was 26:1. The school has a modern building with walkways connecting its many classrooms. There is a library science rooms computer rooms and music facilities. Monument Park High School strives for excellence in academics sports and cultural activities. It’s a significant part of the Kraaifontein community. Its commitment to education and well-rounded development of its students is evident. The school’s impressive history and ongoing success make it a place of pride. The school continues its legacy of academic achievement and extracurricular excellence.