School Type: Co-Educational

Herzlia School is a valued-based institution, utilizing the partnership between learner, parent and school to optimize an individual learner-centered education. Our educational process provides a foundation of skills, knowledge and versatility to last a lifetime despite a changing environment.

While essentially a Jewish school, Herzlia is open to all denominations. Learners are not screened; nor do they require a particular academic achievement level for admission.

HERZLIA IS CHARACTERISED BY:

• A modern, progressive academic curriculum.
• Comprehensive formal and informal Jewish education.
• Broad-based community outreach projects.
• Twinning with disadvantaged schools in outreach programmes.
• Consistently excellent matriculation results.
• A 100% pass rate maintained for several years.
• Extensive support for the learner with special needs as well as the academic achiever.
• Enrichment programmes for the academic achiever.
• Teachers, professionals in their fields, who provide the highest quality of education.
• Small classes that ensure personal attention is given to every student.
• Technologically advanced computer, media and lecture theatre facilities.
• An active development role in our cultural, economic, political and social environment.
• Unrivalled counselling and career-guidance departments.
• A full range of sport, music and extra-mural programmes.

SUBJECTS

English, Afrikaans, Hebrew, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology, History, Accounting, Business Economics, Economics, Art, Graphic Design, Computer Science, Home Economics, Jewish Studies, Additional Mathematics, Life Orientation, Music, Drama and Xhosa.

SPORT

Cricket, Tennis, Swimming, Water Polo, Badminton, Hockey, Cross-Country, Soccer, Table Tennis, Netball, Basketball, Chess, Surfing, Golf, Hiking, Judo, Rugby, Sailing.

SOCIETIES AND EXTRA MURALS

Debating, Business Games, Interact, Computers, Junior City Council, Young Science Expo, Olympiads, Leadership Training, Drama, Students’ Council, Environment and Outreach Programmes in the wider community.

School Phase:

• Secondary

Lowest Grade: Grade 8
Highest Grade: Grade 12
Boarding: No
Number of Pupils: 353
Founding Year: 1940
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
Lowest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R39324
Highest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R39324
Examinations or Curricula:

• National Senior Certificate (State)

Postal Address: PO Box 3508, Cape Town
Postal Code: 8001
Telephone: 021 464 3300
Fax: 021 461 8834
Website: http://www.herzlia.com/
Suburb: Highlands Estate
City/Town: Cape Town
South African Province: Western Cape
Country: South Africa