School Type: Co-Educational

Elkanah House is an independent, co-educational school situated in Blouberg, Cape Town. Elkanah is characterised by homely buildings and a caring, creative staff. The school consists of four campuses - two preparatory, a senior primary and a high school.

All campuses are in close proximity to one another. Separating each campus ensures that our ethos of being small, homely and personal is preserved. As such, we are able to retain our successful recipe, ensuring a sense of belonging which leads to happy, self-confident pupils.

At Elkanah, we

• Strive to create a relaxed, homely, diverse and challenging learning environment; 
• Follow the teaching of Christ;
• Empower students to develop to their full potential;

so that they may leave as

• innovative,
• academically proficient,
• emotionally confident,
• community sensitive,
• healthy, and spiritually active young adults

Enhancing Academic Excellence:

• A highly qualified and motivated academic team offering an extensive programme, including small group tutorials.
• Our Computer Based Training Centres, methodologies and curriculum are continuously upgraded throughout the age groups so as to ensure relevance.  
• Design and Technology - focuses on life skills, job creation and on the advancement of human development - a solid foundation for equipping future generations.
• Living Natural Science Laboratories.
• Liaising closely with tertiary institutions thereby preparing pupils for tertiary education and the world of work.  This includes teaching them to cope with the paradigm shift in tertiary teaching methods through changes in technology.
• Students are taught effective research skills.
• A highly qualified and motivated academic team offering an extensive programme, including small group tutorials.   

And more:

• Sporting activities
• Outdoor Adventure Club
• Night School
• Music Academy

School Phase:

• Pre-Primary
• Primary
• Secondary

Lowest Grade: Grade 000
Highest Grade: Grade 12
Boarding: No
Number of Pupils: 1203
Founding Year: 1996
Religious Affiliation: Christian
Lowest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R17160
Highest Tuition Fees Per Annum (2008): R36240
Examinations or Curricula:

• General Education and Training (GETC)
• National Senior Certificate (IEB)

Postal Address: PO Box 50479, West Beach
Postal Code: 7441
Telephone: 021 554 8670
Fax: 021 554 8671
Website: http://www.elkanah.co.za/
Suburb: Table View
City/Town: Cape Town
South African Province: Western Cape
Country: South Africa