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GREYTOWN HIGH SCHOOLRef: https://greytownhigh.co.za/about/

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Collected on 30 July 2026

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What this means

This document is a webpage-style “About” description for Greytown High School in Greytown, KwaZulu-Natal. It provides the school’s history (established in 1883; current campus opened in 1963), vision and mission, motto (Fortiter et Tenaciter), and an overview of academics, CAPS curriculum, subject choices, sport and co-curricular activities, boarding, and governance/leadership. It also lists facilities and provides contact details and school hours, and mentions downloadable information packs (school info pack, boarding info pack, and governance/leadership overview).

Facts

Places

KwaZulu-Natal, eThekwini

Reference

https://greytownhigh.co.za/about/

Key Takeaways

  • Greytown High School established: 1883
  • Current campus opened: 1963 (relocated in 1962)
  • Location/region: Umvoti region, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Learner count: approximately 550 learners
  • Motto: Fortiter et Tenaciter (bravely and perseveringly)
  • Vision: leading co-educational school honouring heritage while preparing learners for a changing world
  • Mission: Inspiring Excellence (CAPS-aligned academics), Building Character, Encouraging Holistic Growth, Providing a Supportive Environment, Preparing for Life Beyond School
  • CAPS curriculum: nationally recognised framework for university admission preparation
  • Subject offering: Grades 8–9 broad programme; subject package selection for Grades 10–12; each learner offers seven subjects
  • Languages: English Home Language; Afrikaans First Additional Language; isiZulu First Additional Language
  • Sport facilities/activities: rugby, netball, hockey, cricket, soccer, athletics (400m track), swimming pool (25m), gym; plus cross country and tennis
  • Boarding: over 100 boarders; hostels provide structured supportive home away from home
  • Governance: School Management Team, Heads of Department/grade leaders, School Governing Body, Representative Council of Learners, Prefect body, Fortiter et Tenaciter Trust
  • School hours: Mon–Fri 7am–3pm
  • Address: 239 Durban St, Greytown, 3250
  • Email: info@greytownhigh.co.za
  • Phone: (033) 413 2146
  • Downloads mentioned: Greytown High Info Pack, Boarding Info Pack, Governance and Leadership Overview
  • Greytown High School
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • Umvoti region
  • CAPS (Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement)
  • School Management Team
  • School Governing Body
  • Representative Council of Learners
  • Prefect body
  • Fortiter et Tenaciter Trust
  • Department of Education
  • AppCity