Realschule Feuerbach

Emerging from the post-war rubble, the Realschule Feuerbach stands as a testament to resilience. Did you know its story begins not here, but with the Solitudeschule? The original Solitudeschule, located where Hohewartstrasse and Solitudestrasse (now also Hohewartstrasse) met, opened in 1878. It was a grand structure, replacing two overcrowded schoolhouses on Sartoriusstrasse. Sadly, this original school was destroyed in a bombing raid in 1943 during World War II. The students then had to share the Bismarckschule, attending classes in shifts. The Realschule Feuerbach’s current location on Hohewartstrasse was chosen after the war. It was decided to build a new school rather than rebuild at the old site. The architect Kurt Marohn designed a modern pavilion-style school, the first of its kind in Stuttgart. The new Hohewartschule opened in 1952, surrounded by orchards. This very site would become the home of the Realschule Feuerbach. In 1954, middle school classes (Mittelschulklassen) were added to the Hohewartschule. These classes eventually became independent in 1960, forming the Mittelschule Feuerbach. The name officially changed to Realschule Feuerbach in 1966. The school grew over the years. In 1973, a new pavilion was built for the elementary school, allowing the Realschule to occupy the main building and its specialized rooms. Further renovations included a workshop in the basement and new science rooms by 1976. In 2005, a new annex provided additional classrooms for both the Realschule and the Hohewartschule, which still shares the grounds. The Realschule Feuerbach isn’t just about bricks and mortar. It’s about opportunity and growth. The school earned the “BoriS – Berufswahl-SIEGEL Baden-Württemberg” award in 2008 for its dedication to career guidance. In 2016, it further enhanced its resources with a “Talent Company” room, a space designed to connect students with entrepreneurs. So, as you stand before the Realschule Feuerbach, you’re not just looking at a building. You’re witnessing a phoenix risen from ashes, a symbol of Feuerbach’s commitment to education.