High School

Preparation. Purpose. Possibility. Studyhouse High School guides learners from early adolescence into confident, capable young adults ready for tertiary study, vocational pathways, or meaningful work. Our programme blends rigorous academics, strategic skill‑building, and personalised mentoring so students graduate with clarity about their next steps.

What families can expect

Rigorous, personalised instruction tuned to each student’s goals and university or career targets.
Strategic exam preparation and study skills that reduce stress and improve performance.
Critical thinking & research: authentic tasks that mirror tertiary expectations.
Holistic development: leadership, wellbeing, and civic engagement woven into the experience.

Grades 8–12: Growing Independence, Increasing Agency

Grade 8–9: Transition to secondary schooling—study strategies, subject literacy, and project work.
Grade 10–11: Deepening subject specialization, assessments, and extended projects.
Grade 12: Capstone focus—exam readiness, university/career counselling, and real‑world application.

Curriculum & Pathways

Core disciplines: English, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences.
Electives & advanced options: Economics, Computer Science, Visual & Performing Arts, Design, Languages, Engineering pathways.
Exam preparation: Local matric pathways and international options (where offered), mock exams, past-paper practice.
Career & tertiary guidance: Subject selection advice, application support, interview prep, and scholarship coaching.

Assessment & University Readiness

Regular summative assessments supplemented with targeted feedback and remediation.
Mock exam programmes that replicate testing conditions and reporting.
College counselling: Timelines, application editing, reference letters, and scholarship guidance.
Portfolio & capstone options: Showcasing research projects, creative work, or technical achievements.

Subjects Offered
— High School (Grades 8–12)

Compulsory/Core Subjects (Grades 8–9; usually continue to Grade 12)

Home Language (e.g., English) – Advanced reading, essay writing, literature study, oral presentation and language conventions.
First Additional Language (e.g., Afrikaans / Xhosa / etc.) – Developing functional fluency in a second language: reading, writing and oral skills.
Mathematics – Algebra, functions, geometry, trigonometry, statistics and problem solving (for learners continuing to Matric higher-level maths).
Mathematical Literacy – Practical numeracy, financial maths, data interpretation and real-world problem solving (alternative to pure Mathematics).
Life Orientation – Health and well-being, careers education, study skills, citizenship, values and physical wellness.

Science & Technology

Physical Sciences – Physics and Chemistry concepts, practical experiments, scientific method and lab skills.
Life Sciences (Biology) – Cell biology, ecology, human biology, biodiversity and investigative practicals.
Computer Science / Information Technology – Programming fundamentals, algorithms, systems, databases and digital problem solving.
Engineering / Design Technology – Practical design projects, materials, technical drawing and applied problem solving (where offered).

Commerce & Business

Accounting – Financial statements, bookkeeping, budgeting, and business transactions.
Business Studies – Business concepts, entrepreneurship, management, marketing and basic economics.
Economics – Micro- and macro-economics, markets, policy and data interpretation (often a Grade 10–12 elective).

Humanities & Social Sciences

History – Local, national and world history with source analysis, essay skills and historical enquiry.
Geography – Physical and human geography, map skills, geographic information and environmental issues.
Psychology / Sociology (where available) – Human behaviour, social structures, research methods and applied topics.

Creative & Practical Subjects

Visual & Performing Arts – Art, design, drama and/or dance: creative practice, history of the arts and portfolio work.
Music – Performance, theory, composition and music appreciation.
Consumer Studies / Hospitality – Practical life skills, nutrition, textiles, consumer awareness and basic hospitality management.
Design & Technology / Graphics – Product design, CAD/technical drawing and practical build projects.

How learners choose subjects (typical model)

Grades 8–9: Broad foundation — most learners take a full range of compulsory and exploratory subjects.
Grade 10–12: Learners select a subject package (usually 7 subjects) including:
- 2 official languages (Home + First Additional),
- Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy,
- 3–4 elective subjects from the areas above,
- Life Orientation (compulsory to Grade 12 in many curricula).
Guidance: Subject choice is guided by career goals, strengths, and teacher/parent counselling to ensure a balanced and achievable package.

Ready to Start the Journey?

Discover the Studyhouse High School experience: schedule a school tour, request our High School Prospectus, or speak to our admissions team