Table View High School was founded in 1986 in Table View, near Cape Town, and is a public school that enrolls both boys and girls (co-educational). The school is financially assisted by the Western Cape Education Department and therefore, like most other schools in South Africa, it charges a school fee, as regulated by the South African Schools Act.[3] The school's current principal as of 2018 is Ms. R Cummings.
Academics
The school performs well when it comes to academics. A 100% matric pass rate has been achieved for 11 years in a row (2000 to 2011) and again in 2018.
TVHS offers a variety of subjects.
In Grades 8 and 9 there are nine compulsory subjects:
English (Home Language or First Additional Language)
[Afrikaans] (Home Language or First Additional Language)
Mathematics (FET)
Life Orientation
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences (Geography & History)
Economic and Management Sciences
Technology
Creative Arts (Art and Drama)
Once pupils reach their senior phase (Grades 10 - 12) they are given a choice of subjects.
Pupils take two languages, maths, Life Orientation and choose 3 subjects:
Mathematics (Pure or Literacy)
English Home Language
Afrikaans First Additional Language
Life Orientation
Physical Sciences
Life Sciences
Geography
History
Hospitality Studies
Business Studies
Accounting
Computer Applications Technology (CAT)
Visual Art
Design
Sport
Sports offered at the school are, certain sports are only played during either the Summer or Winter Season:[4]
Boys
Rugby
Cricket
Hockey
Tennis
Squash
Hockey 5s
First Aid
Chess
Cross Country
Girls
Netball
Hockey
Tennis
Squash
Softball
Hockey 5s
First Aid
Chess
Cross Country
Girls and boys both have the option of becoming cricket scorers.
Activities
Culture and service activities offered at the school include:[5]
