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R12m Make Over at our school

A walk through the corridors of Trafalgar these days would see the usual scurrying of eager learners rushing from one class to another and teachers barking out orders to get in line. But there is a lot more happening at the moment than just the core business of...

Humble Fond Farewell to Ms Karin Dedricks

12 May 2024 Courtesy of  Warren Ludski Trafalgar said a very sad goodbye last month to the person who has been an institution at the school for more than 40 years. Karin Dedricks, our secretary who has been the gateway to the school since 1981, pushed the button to...

97,2 %

The matric class of 2023 overcame numerous challenges, including the school renovations and restoration, to achieve outstanding results with an impressive overall pass rate of 97.2%. Their dedication and hard work can be seen in the remarkable 100% pass rates in...

Past Exam Papers – Grade 12

Welcome to the Official Trafalgar High School Website

As the oldest school for people of colour in South Africa, Trafalgar High School has a proud history both in terms of providing superior education as well as ensuring that its students understand their responsibility in society and their communities. These values that have endured for more than a century can be traced to when the school was founded in 1912 after the President of the African People’s Organisation, Dr Abdurahman, who was a councillor at the time, campaigned for a co-educational school for coloured people. The school’s first principal, Harold Cressy was also the first person of colour to get a BA degree from the University of Cape Town. Both these men understood that a good education was the means to changing social and economic circumstances.   

Calendar

Our Upcoming Curricular Events & Activities

9

July

2024 Term 3 starts

9

August

National Womens Day

 

Event Info

20

September

Term 3 closing date

Trafalgar high school is committed to:

Building a caring, progressive and involved community of learners,educators and parents/guardians

 

Our Story

A rich heritage which we will leverage going forward, ensuring the next 100 years will be even more fruitful.

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Get In Touch

Location: 35 Kuiper Street, Zonnebloem, Cape Town

Telephone: 021 465 2969

Email: Trafalgarhigh2021@gmail.com

School Hours: M-F: 8am – 3pm

Our Mission & Vision

Trafalgar High School is committed to:

  • Building a caring, progressive and involved community of learners, educators and parents/guardians.
  • Promoting positive progressive values and attitudes that embrace understanding, tolerance and appreciation of the diverse cultures in South Africa.
  • Giving full expression to our motto “Per Angusta, Ad Augusta, that we have the ability to overcome difficulties so that we succeed and emerge triumphantly.
  • Cultivating and nurturing ethics of educational excellence, amongst learners, educators and the parent community.
  • Ensuring that accountability and transparency are the bedrock of all our activities.