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.
🎓 Class of 2026: The World Awaits You!
Ready, Steady, Go ! 🌟 TO THE BEAUTIFUL SOULS OF TRAFALGAR’S CLASS OF 2026 🌟 Twelve years! Twelve years of wonderful, joyful, challenging, and unforgettable experiences. ❤️ From the little ones who once clung to their mommies’ hands on that very first day of...
Glam and Sophisticated
Witty with Class ✨ GLIMMER, BLITZ & BRAINS ✨Celebrating 12 Years of Schooling in Fine Style & Fine Dining From little learners to young adults — 12 years of growth, grit, friendships, memories and academic hustle, culminating in one spectacular night of...
🏆 Bragging Rights Go to 11A!Trafalgar Six-a-Side Soccer Tournament Champions 2026 ⚽🏆
The competitive spirit was on full display as Grade 11 learners battled it out in the Trafalgar Grade 11 Interhouse Six-a-Side Soccer Tournament. After an exciting series of matches filled with skill, teamwork and plenty of determination, 11A emerged victorious,...
Many Roots, One Community
LAYING DOWN OUR ROOTS 🌍Celebrating Cultural Diversity at Trafalgar High SchoolDifferent Cultures. One Vibe.
Wishing Class of 2026 Well for the mid term exams
Past Exam Papers – Grade 12
Calendar
Our Upcoming Curricular Events & Activities
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October
Start of Term 4 2026
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October
Beginning of the Matric Exams
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December
End of the school year !
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.
Students
After school programs
Faculty
Years Established
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.