Southdowns College
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| Southdowns College | |
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| Location | |
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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 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 is part of the ADvTECH Group, which also includes Tyger Valley College, Maragon Mooikloof and Pecanwood College in Hartebeespoort.
History
[edit]Southdowns 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.
Starting 1 January 2027, Southdowns College is officially joining the Crawford International family and becoming Crawford International Southdowns.[1] This rebrand will include the changing of the logo, uniform and school colours to establish the Crawford brand. Southdowns's sister schools, Tyger Valley College and Pecanwood College, will also be rebranded to unify Advtech's branding and administration. With Tyger Valley College becoming Trinityhouse Tyger Valley[2] and Pecanwood College becoming Pinnacle College Pecanwood.[3]
Extra-curricular activities
[edit]Co-curricular activities include Netball, Soccer(girls & boys), swimming, rugby, chess, robotics, debating and public speaking.
Sports
[edit]Southdowns College has been performing very well on sports during the year.
The sports at the school are:
References
[edit]- ↑ "Southdowns College to become Crawford International Southdowns". southdownscollege.co.za. 1 July 2026. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ "Tyger Valley College to rebrand as Trinityhouse Tyger Valley in 2027". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
- ↑ Damonse, Andreneza (29 June 2026). "Pecanwood College becomes Pinnacle College Pecanwood". AWSUM School News. Retrieved 5 July 2026.
External links
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