ᐅ High School & College Pretoria ᐅ Reddford House The Hills

An Outstanding Private High School in Pretoria East

As a leading high school in East Pretoria, we offer premium education provision that builds valuable competencies and fosters learners’ unique potential. Our high school learners excel in the classroom and outside, and are fully equipped to flourish at university and in life beyond.

Learners in Grades 8-12 access leading academic provision that serves as a solid foundation for future success. Our student-centred educational philosophy is based on mutual respect and recognises the individuality of each learner; as such, we offer numerous unique opportunities to cultivate learners’ skills, talents and interests. Our high school learners grow into confident, resilient, and multi-skilled individuals, with a growth mindset and the will to succeed in whatever they set their minds on.

Why Choose our High School in Pretoria?

At our High School in Pretoria East, we provide a well-rounded educational programme that combines academic rigour with holistic development.

Experienced, dedicated high school teachers leverage top credentials to deliver outstanding preparation for exams, maximise learners’ potential in class and out, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. Modern, cutting-edge facilities elevate learning and facilitate practical experiences in which learners can explore and nurture their unique abilities.

With a wide-ranging choice of elective subjects, students have ample opportunity to push themselves, foster new and existing interests, and develop invaluable skills for success in the 21st century.

Our High School Curriculum

Learners in our High School access a broad subject offering that includes all learning areas of the National Curriculum, with a wide variety of subjects available in Grades 10-12.

In Grades 8-9, learners take English Home Language, First Additional Language (Afrikaans/IsiZulu/Sepedi), Life Orientation, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, Economic Management Sciences, Digital Graphic Design, Robotics, and Drama. They may also take Art, Music, Dance, Sport, and Exercise Science as elective subjects.

Learners in Grades 10 - 12 take English Home Language, First Additional Language (Afrikaans/IsiZulu/Sepedi), and Life Orientation, and may choose from the following elective subjects: Accounting; Business Studies; Geography; History; Tourism; Life Sciences; Physical Sciences; Engineering Graphics & Design (EGD); Computer Application Technology (CAT); Information Technology (IT); Visual Arts; Dramatic Arts; Dance Studies; Further Studies English; and Further Studies Mathematics.

We are affiliated with the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) with Grade 12 students writing the IEB National Senior Certificate examination.

Entrance Requirements

Students wishing to join our senior phase are asked to take the CAT4 test. This is a cognitive abilities test which gives us a comprehensive understanding of learner ability and ensures we place students in the most appropriate class.

Languages at our High School in East Pretoria

At Reddford House The Hills, English is the official language of teaching and learning, and students study English as their Home Language. We offer a choice between three First Additional Languages: Afrikaans, IsiZulu, and Sepedi. This allows students to select a language they are familiar with and can excel in. Immigrant students are accommodated within the framework of the IEB’s Immigrant Status policy.

Our High School Facilities

We are one of the leading high schools in Pretoria, and our purpose-built learning facilities reflect this. Our bright and modern classrooms serve as the ideal learning environment and allow for innovative, specialised teaching to take place daily.

To cultivate modern and practical competencies, our High School houses two advanced computer labs, an EGD lab, and three spacious, well-equipped science laboratories.

The Arts Department boasts an array of facilities for learners looking to develop their creative skills, including Art, Drama, Music, and Dance studios, and individual music practice rooms. Our beautiful auditorium also offers opportunities for students to perform onstage with full sound and lighting. Our extensive sports facilities include fields, tennis courts, netball courts, basketball courts, an athletics track, and a swimming pool.

Café Flava, our on-campus cafeteria, provides nutritious meals and a space for teenagers to socialise with their peers during breaks.

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Teachers at our High School in the Pretoria Area

Our dedicated team of high school teachers provide students with a well-rounded school experience and offer a stimulating learning environment aimed at bringing out the best in each pupil. Our academic staff are all specialists in their fields and are eager to share their passion for their subjects with their students.

High School Extracurricular Activities

At our Private High School, we offer a broad programme of extracurricular activities that allows each student to develop their unique talents and abilities.

The active sports development programme encourages students to try out a sport they may never have attempted before, while our talented music, art, drama, and dance teachers use their natural talents and exceptional experience to inspire creativity in the students, and encourage them to express themselves in various art forms.

Clubs and Other Activities at Our High School

High school learners benefit from a wide variety of clubs and activities that provide an enriching and challenging backdrop to their academic studies. These activities complement our curriculum, promoting confidence and creativity, while also developing skills such as independent thinking, teamwork, and self-expression.

Chess Club
Public Speaking
Model United Nations
Further Studies Programmes
English Olympiad Workshops
Sound Crew
Backstage Crew

High School Sports

We believe that, by maintaining their physical well-being, students are better able to reach their full potential in the classroom, while also developing the teamwork, leadership, and self-discipline skills that will help to prepare them for life beyond school. Sport is integral to our High School offering, and students take part in a wide variety of physical activities.

Soccer
Netball
Basketball
Rugby
Athletics
Swimming
Tennis
Scuba Diving

Arts at Our Private High School

College students can participate in a wealth of arts activities throughout the school year, from drama and dance to Marimba Band and Vocal Group. Our budding creatives enjoy state-of-the-art facilities for performance and practice, developing new and existing interests and garnering valuable skills for life.

Additional Services

As well as the activities associated with our college curriculum and extracurricular activities, we also provide aptitude assessments, leadership development, excursions, tours, and outreach projects to enhance the experience of our students and improve overall development.

Discover how our High School in Pretoria can provide your child with an outstanding secondary education and prepare them for a successful life beyond school.

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