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.
Gold Medals coming home
Huge congratulations to Daniel and Azrudeen on bringing home GOLD at the 2026 Athletics Meet! 🏅🔥 What an outstanding achievement! We are beyond proud of you both — may this be just the first of many victorious races ahead. Keep shining and keep winning! 💪✨
FUTURE READY BREAKFAST 2026
Exciting Start for the Matric Class of 2026 The Matric Class of 2026 officially launched their final school year with energy and enthusiasm at our annual Future Ready Breakfast. The event was a resounding success, bringing together students, parents, and teachers in a...
Proud Moment and a promising year ahead
Tutoring ServicesNew Academic Year Dear Parents and Guardians, As we begin a new academic year, I would like to take a moment to reflect with pride and gratitude on the achievements of the year gone by. I am delighted to share that our school achieved an...
Ons Praat Afrikaans
Leerders van Graad 8 tot 12 het onlangs hul talente ten toon gestel tydens ons Afrikaanse Lees- en Poësiekompetisie. Die saal was gevul met kragtige woorde, lewendige optredes en roerende stukke wat die gehoor diep geraak het. Die geleentheid was ’n ware...
Grade 8 Career Day
On 8 August, our Grade 8 learners stepped into the future with excitement and creativity as they dressed up to represent the careers they aspire to pursue one day. From doctors and engineers to teachers, pilots, chefs, entrepreneurs, and more – the day was filled with...
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.