Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
830 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
3 |
| Most common nationality |
South African |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
99% local |
| Native English speaking teachers |
No |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Xhosa |
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| External examinations or assessments available |
We offer DELPH French examination, GCSE in Maths along with A-Levels as our external exams. |
| Results in these examinations |
Good |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
On average - 2 hours |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Interview process |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
End of March of the year before |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7:50am |
| School finish time |
3pm and 12:50pm on Friday |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
Only for boarders. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Many different sports and societies. |
| Sports activities included |
PE curriculum |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| Sports facilities at the school |
5 Rugby Fields, 2 basketball courts, 2 Swimming pools (one heated), large Gym, 3 cricket fields, 10 cricket nets, 2 squash courts, 5 tennis courts. |
| Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
South African College High School is the oldest high school in South Africa, founded in September 1829. It is arguably the most magnificent setting at the foot of Table Mountain and Devils peak. The school prides itself on the balanced education it provides, the world-class facilities on offer, the fact that SACS men strive for excellence in all spheres of school life and that it places a strong emphasis on high moral values. |
| Teaching approach of the school |
The South African College High School seeks to promote excellence within an all-round education, to prepare boys to play a constructive role as compassionate, thinking individuals in society. By way of elaboration SACS enables its boys to achieve excellent academic, sporting and cultural results and develop those personal attributes and qualities that will help guide them on their journey through life as mature, confident, courteous, unselfish gentlemen with the highest set of moral values. |