School Information
| Number of students |
800 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
3 |
| Most common nationality |
South African |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
99% local |
| Max. number of students per class |
30 |
| Average number of students per class |
24 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
No |
| Native speaking teachers (in language of instruction) |
No |
| Language support for students not fluent in the school's language of instruction |
No |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
French, Xhosa |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Yes |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
On average - 2 hours |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Waiting list |
Yes |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
Interview process |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
End of March of the year before |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
95% |
| External examinations/assessments available |
A-Levels are an option |
| Results in these examinations |
Good |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| School bus service available |
No |
| School start time |
7:50am |
| School finish time |
3pm and 12:50pm on Friday |
| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Many different sports and societies. |
| School provided lunches |
Only for boarders. |
| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Sports activities included |
PE curriculum |
| 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. |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
| 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. |