Southdowns College is a private, English medium co-educational primary and high school situated in Irene, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa. The school is part of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa and writes the Independent Examinations Board examinations.
| Southdowns College | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
 | |
John Vorster Drive, Doringkloof, 0157 , | |
| Information | |
| School type | Private & Boarding |
| Motto | Enlightened Minds |
| Established | 2007 |
School district | District 9 |
School number | 012 665 0244 |
Exam board | IEB |
Headmaster | Ms Susan Thupane |
| Grades | 000–12 |
| Gender | Boys & Girls |
| Age | 3 to 18 |
| Enrollment | 1,300 pupils |
| Language | English |
| Schedule | 08:00 - 14:00 |
| Campus | Urban Campus |
Campus type | Suburban |
| Colours | Beige Maroon White |
| Nickname | SDC |
| Rival | Cornwall Hill College Midstream College |
School fees | R135,000 (boarding) R100,000 (tuition) |
Southdowns College is part of the ADvTECH Group, which also includes Tyger Valley College, Maragon Mooikloof and Pecanwood College in Hartebeespoort.
History
editSouthdowns College was established in 2007 and initially had pre-primary and primary schools. In 2008, the college introduced a junior high school and completed new primary and high school buildings, as well as an arena that houses Southdowns' dance academy and music studios.
Extra-curricular activities
editCo-curricular activities include Netball, Soccer(girls & boys), swimming, rugby, chess, robotics, debating and public speaking.
Sports
editSouthdowns College has been performing very well on sports during the year.
The sports at the school are:
External links
edit25°53′42″S 28°12′52″E / 25.8949°S 28.2145°E
  | This South Africa school-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information. |