Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck

Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck (English: Jan van Riebeeck High School) is an Afrikaans high school in Cape Town, South Africa. It was founded in 1926 by J.J. Jordaan.

Description

The school is situated at the foot of Table Mountain right next to the historical Welgemeend in Cape Town. The school has an enrolment of approximately 500 pupils, who are divided into three houses: Reijger, Dromedaris and De Goede Hoop, named after the three ships that Jan van Riebeeck landed in Cape Town in 1652. Jan van Riebeeck High has firmly established itself in the theatre industry by making it to the finals of the ATKV National Drama Competition for the 7th year running, as well as being nationally awarded for best production, best directing, best actor, best actress and best handling of technical aspects. Famous alumni include the singer Laurika Rauch, struggle hero and current Minister of Science and Technology Derek Hanekom and venture capitalist Roelof Botha.

Coordinates: 33°56′01″S 18°24′30″E / 33.933665°S 18.408371°E / -33.933665; 18.408371 (Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck)

References

(Afrikaans) Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck

Cape Town High Schools

Alternative schools	GlenBridge Special School Herzlia Schools Tafelberg School

Private schools	Cannons Creek Independent School Cape Town French School Christel House South Africa Diocesan College Herschel Girls' School Mountain View Academy Parklands College St. Cyprian's School St. George's Grammar School

Public schools	Alexander Sinton Secondary School Belgravia High School Belhar Secondary School Bellville High School Bergvliet High School Bosmansdam High School Bridgetown Secondary School Cape Town High School Chris Hani Secondary School D.F. Malan High School Eben Dönges High School Eersterivier Secondary School Fairbairn College Gardens Commercial High School Harold Cressy High School Hottentots Holland High School Jan van Riebeeck High School Kayamandi Secondary School Labori High School La Rochelle Girls' High School Masiphumelele High School Milnerton High School Paarl Gimnasium Paarl Boys' High School Paul Roos Gymnasium Parel Vallei High School Pinelands High School Range High School Rhenish Girls' High School Rondebosch Boys' High School Rustenburg Girls' High School Sea Point High School Sinenjongo High School Spine Road High School South African College High School Stellenbosch High School Strand High School Table View High School Trafalgar High School Westerford High School Windsor High School Wynberg Boys' High School Wynberg Girls' High School

Former schools	Ellerslie Girls' High School Tot Nut van het Algemeen