The Settlers High School

The Settlers High School
The Settlers High School 2018
Address
Settlers Street

Bellville, Western Cape

South Africa
Coordinates 33°53′49″S 18°36′28″E
Information
School type Public
Motto Fide et Opera (By Faith and Work)
Religious affiliation(s) Secular multi-faith
Established 1965
School district District 4
Principal L Hall
Grades 8-12
Gender Co-ed
Age 13 to 18
Enrollment 1,285
Language English
Campus Urban
Color(s)     Navy & white
Nickname Settlers
Rival Hoërskool Durbanville
Fairmont High
Accreditation Western Cape Education Department
Website www.settlers.org.za

The Settlers High School is a public English medium co-educational high school situated in Bellville which is in the Western Cape province of South Africa. The high school was established in 1965.

History

The School was started on 19 January 1965. ET Hobbs was the Headmaster. The School recognise the British heritage in its naming of its houses: Pringle, Bain and Shaw. These three were 1820 Settlers from Britain to South Africa.

Awards

Settlers received the Provincial Excellence in English Home Language Award, from The Premier Helen Zille and Education Minister Donald Grant. This is awarded for the school with the highest number of passes in English Home Language.

Events

The school buildings were officially opened on 24 April 1969. On 23 October 1990, the parents of the school voted for the school to be opened to all races.

Alumni