The Kay Mason Foundation works with a range of excellent schools in the Western Cape.  Each of our schools – from the most expensive private institutions, where we have negotiated sizeable fee discounts, to schools that were systematically disadvantaged during the Apartheid era – offers a first rate education in a warm and inclusive environment.  KMF Pastoral Staff liaise closely with teachers and counselors to give each of our Scholars the best chance of succeeding.

For information on school fees, please contact the KMF office or look on relevant school websites. 

FORMER PRIVATE SCHOOLS:

ST. CYPRIAN’S SCHOOL:

School Type: Private School for girls, with boarding facilities

School Size: 650 girls.

Academic results: St. Cyprian’s is South Africa’s foremost girls’ school and has consistently produced 100% pass rates for Matric, with a high proportion of girls achieving A-Aggregate passes.

Facilities: Nestling on the lower slopes ofTableMountain, St. Cyprian’s enjoys one of the most sought after locations inCape Town.   As the premier school for girls in South Africa, its facilities are hard to surpass.  It has beautiful, historic buildings, excellent playing fields, computer and art rooms, a chapel, and a hall for stage performances.  The school provides a warm, inspirational, multi-cultural environment which nurtures girls and allows them to develop as citizens and leaders.

Website:  www.stcyprians.co.za

FORMERLY ‘WHITES-ONLY’ STATE SCHOOLS:

CAMPS BAY HIGH SCHOOL:

School Type : State, co-ed day school

School Size :   560 boys and girls

Academic Results:CampsBayHigh School have a rich diversity of academic, cultural and sports activities to develop their students to their full potential. The school is seen as a pacesetter for other schools and have highly trained and professional staff who are fully committed to growing excellence in the key areas of the academic, sporting and cultural life of the school. The academic programme is structured to ensure that pupils receive the optimum opportunities to attain their best results. In the 2008 Matric Examinations, 25% of the Matric class obtained a code 6 or 7 (A or B symbol). The average subject aggregate was 64%, with the highest aggregates for some subjects being in the 70%’s. The Matrics also obtained 198 subject codes 6’s or 7’s. They are very proud of these results.

Facilities: CampsBay High offers excellent facilities equal to those at any well-run state school or even some private schools. There is a fully equipped library, ICT infrastructure, laboratories as well as the facilities for numerous sporting codes and other cultural activities and groups.

CampsBayis situated in the best view inCape Townwhich includes theAtlantic Oceanon the one side and the Twelve Apostle mountain range view on the other side.

Web site:  http://www.campsbayhigh.com/home/

RHENISH HIGH SCHOOL:

School Type: State School for girls, with boarding facilities

School size: 600 girls

Academic Results: In 2006, Rhenish High achieved a 99% Matric pass rate and has a tradition of producing leaders in many fields.

Facilities: Like so many other former “white” State schools, Rhenish High has superb facilities including fully equipped science laboratories, computer rooms, a school hall, art facilities, a swimming pool and sprawling playing fields for a range of outdoor sporting activities. The Boarding House – which offers children from disadvantaged backgrounds the opportunity to live in a safe environment, dedicated to study, during term time – provides a warm welcome to all.

Website:  www.rhenish.co.za

WESTERFORD HIGH SCHOOL:

School Type: State Co-ed day school.

School Size: 900 boys and girls.

Academic results: Westerford has one of the best academic reputations of many state schools inSouth Africa, and is the school of choice for the children of manyUniversity ofCape Town academics.  The school produces 100% Matric pass rates regularly with a high number of A-aggregates and university graduates.

Facilities: The school has the full range of facilities with playing fields, a pool, art room and music room. This enables the school to provide a holistic education for its students.

Website:   www.whs.wcape.school.za

WYNBERG BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL:

School Type: State, Boys’ School, with boarding facilities.

School Size: 817 boys.

Academic results: Wynberg Boys’ High School has always been, and continues to be, a school of academic excellence.  The school ensures that the optimal academic environment is created where students can make full use of the opportunities afforded to them. The school programme is based on four pillars: Academic, Culture, Sports and Service.

Facilities: The school campus is to be found on Wynberg Hill.  It provides the full range of facilities to support the pillars on which the school programme is built.  There is a school hall, fully equipped library, ICT infrastructure, laboratories as well as the facilities for 16 different sports codes and six cultural activities.

   
Website:   www.wbhs.org.za

FORMERLY ‘COLOUREDS-ONLY’ STATE SCHOOLS:

LIVINGSTONE HIGH SCHOOL:

School Type: State, co-ed day school.  Livingstone High was a former coloured school, and was highly disadvantaged by relentless under-funding during the Apartheid years.

School size: 980 boys and girls

Academic Results: Despite its history of disadvantage, Livingstone still manages to achieve excellent academic results.  It consistently produces 100% Matric passes with a high number of A-aggregate dfistinctions.  A significant number of pupils go on to complete university degrees and take up leadership positions in society.

Facilities: The school has recently been able to build a school hall on its tiny campus, which has added much value to corporate activities.  However, the school is still challenged by meager resources and the need to keep school fees affordable for local communities.  This means that the school has to focus on its academic programme and is not able to offer a wide range of extra-curricular activities.  Despite these limitations the school continues to promote academic excellence, critical thinking and decision making.  It seeks to prepare informed and responsible citizens who contribute meaningfully to the development of a just, non-sexist, democratic society.  Hence students from Livingstone are confident, committed achievers.

Website:    www.livingstonehigh.co.za

SOUTH PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL:

School Type: State, co-ed day school.  As in the case of Livingstone High, South Peninsula High is a former “coloured” school.  This means that it was also seriously under-funded and under-resourced during the apartheid era.

Size of School: 884 girls and boys.

Academic results: Despite its history of disadvantage and oppression, the school manages to produce excellent Matric results consistently, and produce many political leaders, critical thinkers, and highly skilled professionals.  In 2006 it won awards from the Education Department for the most improvement in the Senior Certificate Examinations as well as the most improved performance in Mathematics Higher Grade.  It was one of the first 11 schools to participate in the Khanya Mathematics Project, which is an Education Department initiative to enhance Mathematics, Science and Technology education in theWestern Cape.  Participation in this project has not only improved the school’s results in Mathematics, but it has also enhanced the school’s ICT infrastructure considerably.

Facilities: The school has limited physical space and uses a community sports ground for outdoor sporting activities.  The school has 46 computers and the learner/PC ratio is 19:1.  Due to financial constraints, the school is able to offer limited sports and cultural activities.

Website:   None

IMMACULATA HIGH SCHOOL

School Type: State- aided day school. Immaculata is a Church school and also a former "coloured" school.

Size of School: 477 girls

Academic Results: Immaculata has a consistently good pass rate for its scholars and provides a holistic educational environment despite its limited facilities. The school welcomes students from all backgrounds and races and keeps fees to a minimum in order to make their services available to as many as possible. The school focuses on its academic program and religious teachings, meaning it produces considerate and hard-working students with a strong sense of social and moral responsibility.

Facilities: Due to its focus on one-on-one teaching, the school has only 16 classrooms and a netball court. The school has an I.T lab and a community break time area.

Website: none 

MILNERTON HIGH

School Type: State- aided day school, formerly "coloured". 

Size of School:  1,020

Academic Results: Milnerton has come a long way since its foundation in 1959 with excellent academic results and a holistic structure that has expanded significantly in the last few years. 

Facilities: The school invested in rugby, athletics, cricket, tennis, swimming and hockey facilities in the 60s. They have 3 computer labs and a digital projector in every classroom. 

Website: www.milnertonhigh.co.za