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Founders House

ALEXANDRA HIGH SCHOOLRef: https://www.alexhigh.org.za/founders-house/

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Collected on 30 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a school webpage section describing Founders House, the boarding facility at Alexandra High School. It states that Founders House was opened in 1966 in honour of the 110 founder boarders and can accommodate up to 120 co-ed boarders in Pietermaritzburg. It outlines the role of resident staff in maintaining discipline, the opportunities for recreation and self-development, internal leadership structures (including a yearly Head of House), and lists the hostel/resident staff by role and name.

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Residential Boarding at Founders House

Alexandra High School offers residential boarding at Founders House, which accommodates up to 120 co-ed boarders. The facility fosters a family-like environment with resident staff ensuring discipline and personal care. Boarders participate in sports, cultural activities, leadership roles, and school events.

Who it is for: students applying to live in the boarding facility at Alexandra High School
How to act on it: Apply through the school's admissions process for boarding placement

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The BE – as it is fondly known- provides facilities for up to 120 boarders, boys and girls, making us one of the only co-ed boarding schools in Pietermaritzburg.

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Places

KwaZulu-Natal, Msunduzi Local Municipality

Reference

https://www.alexhigh.org.za/founders-house/

Key Takeaways

Alexandra High School – Founders House boarding facility
Opened in 1966 in honour of the 110 founder boarders
Capacity: up to 120 boarders (boys and girls)
Location: Pietermaritzburg
Resident staff maintain strict discipline and a homely atmosphere
Boarders participate in school sport and cultural activities
Internal leadership: seniors mentor younger boarders; Head of House chosen yearly
Hostel Superintendent: Mr S. Sithole
Matrons: Mrs H. Jonkers
Boarder Masters: Mr Khambule, Mr Nxumalo, Mr Hadebe
Boarder Mistresses: Mrs Khambule, Mrs Hutchinson
Alexandra High School
Founders House
Mr S. Sithole
Mrs H. Jonkers
Mr Khambule
Mr Nxumalo
Mr Hadebe
Mrs Khambule
Mrs Hutchinson