EST. 1961 — FIRST TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL IN THE CAPE
We teach the
mind and the hands.
An English-medium technical high school in Pinelands, training learners in seven technical subjects alongside a full academic curriculum — since 1961.
TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM
MATHEMATICS
850
7
4
1
Learners Gr 8 – 12
Technical Subjects
Sports Houses
Language of Instruction
01 — TRADE & TECHNOLOGY SUBJECTS
Six workshops and Four drawing classes. Every learner works with real tools, not just textbooks.
Technical subjects run alongside full academic streams from
Grade 8, aligned to Docere Mentem Manumque
— teach the mind and hands.
01
Automotive
Engine systems, diagnostics and vehicle maintenance in the school’s own automotive bay.
02
Fitting & Machining
Precision measuring, turning and milling on lathes and machine tools, to real tolerances.
03
Welding & Metalwork
Sheet metal, fabrication and welding technique, from first joint to certified practice.
04
Woodworking
Joinery, furniture-making and timber technology, from hand tools through to machinery.
05
Construction
Engine systems, diagnostics and vehicle maintenance in the school’s own automotive bay.
06
Power Systems
Precision measuring, turning and milling on lathes and machine tools, to real tolerances.
07
Engineering Graphics & Design
Sheet metal, fabrication and welding technique, from first joint to certified practice.
02 — ACADEMIC PATHWAYS
Two subjects, two versions each — matched to where a learner is headed.
Every learner chooses one option in each pair at subject choice time, guided by their intended workshop stream and career direction.
MATHEMATICS – CHOOSE ONE
Mathematics
Pure, abstract maths built for university entry into engineering, science and commerce degrees.
FOR: DEGREE-ENTRY ROUTES
Technical Mathematics
The same rigour, applied to real trade calculations — measurement, geometry and workshop problem-solving.
FOR: ARTISAN & TECHNICIAN ROUTES
SCIENCE — CHOOSE ONE
Physical Sciences
Chemistry and physics theory, built
for university science, medicine and engineering entry.
FOR: DEGREE-ENTRY ROUTES
Technical Sciences
Chemistry and physics theory, built for university science, medicine and engineering entry.
FOR: ARTISAN & TECHNICIAN ROUTES
03 — SCHOOL LIFE
Four houses. One inter-house trophy worth fighting for.
Every Oudie is sorted into a house for sport,
culture and the annual gala that decides
bragging rights for the year.
Brenner
HOUSE
Mokoena
HOUSE
Shuttleworth
HOUSE
Soodyall
HOUSE
MOTTO
“Docere Mentem Manumque”
Teach the mind and hand
ADDRESS
15 Jan Smuts Drive
Pinelands, Cape Town
Western Cape, 7405