Rustenburg School for Girls
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| Established | 1894 |
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| School type | All Girls State School |
| City | Cape Town |
| Country | South Africa |
| Address | Rondebosch |
| Grades | 1-12 |
| Acting Principal of High School | Mrs S. Schnettler |
| Principal of Junior School | Mrs R. Conway |
| Head Girl | Kerusha Padayachee |
| Website | www.rghs.org.za |
Rustenburg Girls' High School and Rustenburg Junior School make up a prestigious public school situated in the suburb of Rondebosch in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. It was founded in 1894. The school strives for a strong school community and an all-round education, and it offers a range of cultural activities and societies.
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[edit] Academics
Rustenburg has an excellent academic record. Rustenburg was placed 6th in the top 10 schools in the Western Cape[1] for academic results in the Matric Examinations over the three years of 2003 to 2005 on at least the following criteria:
an overall pass rate of at least 95% AND a matriculation endorsement rate in excess of 70% a merit pass rate of at least 45% and a distinction rate of at least 15%
[edit] History
The school was founded in 1894 in the historic Rustenburg House, which dates from the early years of the Dutch settlement at the Cape.[1] In 1932, the High School moved into its new buildings on Erinville Estate and Charlie's Hope. Charlie's Hope was susequentle demolished in 1976, before being rebuilt closer to the school. Erinville is now known as the school boarding house. Rustenburg House was declared a National Monument in 1941, but still houses the Junior School.
[edit] Sport
Rustenburg has always been well-represented in South African and Western Province teams. In 2005, three girls represented South African in lifesaving, karate and waterpolo. While 19 girls represented Western Province in waterpolo, cricket, hockey, karate, lifesaving, equestrian, surfing, tennis, squash, gymnastics and touch rugby. The school has 9 tennis courts, a swimming pool and two hockey/cricket fields.
[edit] Music
Rustenburg has always been known for its outstandind musical record. The Music Department is run by Miss Elizabeth Sole and features an Orchestra, Choir, Chamber Choir, Jazz Band, Wind Band, String Quartet, Vocal Quartet, String Ensemble and Savuyisa. This year, Rustenburg staged a production of Carmina Burana at the City Hall with the Junior School and SACS. Rustenburg excelled at the Royal College of Music practical examinations with 4 distinctions and an ABRSM High Scorer with 94%.
External links
Rustenburg Girls' High official site [2] Rustenburg Girls' Junior official site [3]
Internal links
References
1. ^McIntyre, Josephine (1994) White stoep on the highway
