Fourways High School

Fourways High School strives to maximise every learner’s potential in order that they may serve society and experience personal fulfilment through the development of their unique talents and abilities. The school also strives to maintain its record of proven academic excellence by promoting a sound work ethic; independence of mind, critical thinking skills and the confidence to confront challenges.

We strive for excellence in our Four Pillars, namely: ACADEMICS, SPORT, CULTURE and LEADERSHIP. We believe that “Leaders are created one at time”, by recognising and nurturing their leadership potential.

Fourways High School is a community school committed to providing the best possible education to all students who live within the feeder area of the school. The ethos that has developed within the school is based on mutual respect and tolerance, leading to a harmonious school community that is known for its friendliness and school spirit. No wonder all our learners signed the Code of Conduct, to the development of which they also contributed greatly. The school aims to develop each learner to his or her maximum potential, in a holistic environment that seeks to nurture every talent, be it academic, cultural, in sport and in leadership.

Every member of the Fourways Family – learners, parents and teachers alike – work hard towards the attainment of our school motto. Fourways is committed to the achievement of excellence in all spheres of school life. Our students find school challenging and enjoyable. And leave us equipped to cope in a technologically sophisticated and competitive world.

Fourways High School opened in 1988 with 145 students and 8 teachers. As the school was so small at that time, only the B Block was used and there were only Standard 6 (Grade 8) and Standard 7 (Grade 9) classes. The first matrics matriculated in 1991. Initially there was no school uniform and the pupils came to school in civvies. There were no lawns, gardens, trees or sports fields.

Students, parents and teachers worked together to lay out gardens and plant trees and the plants and trees in the Quad are still the original ones planted at that time. As the school grew in size, the following facilities were added on: A Block, the Auditorium, Pavilion and the Swimming Pool.

A few years after the school opened, it was decided to establish a Garden of Remembrance in honour of those who were part of Fourways High School at the time of their passing. The first person on the Wall of Remembrance is Leon du Plooy. He was in Grade 9 when the school opened in 1988. At the time of his death on the 10th February 1991, he was in matric and was also a school counsellor.