Glenwood High School

Glenwood High School is a traditional boys’ high school based in Durban, South Africa. Founded in 1910, we are committed to the best practice for boys in all aspects of our school. The values we instil in boys guide them on their journey to manhood and finding their purpose.

From humble beginnings in 1910, when there were just 26 boys on the roll, Glenwood High School has grown to be one of the leading schools in KZN and South Africa.

The name was changed to the “Technical High School, Durban” in 1915. By the end of WWI in 1918, 25 Old Boys and one staff member had made the supreme sacrifice. To this day, they are still remembered (together with WWII casualties) on memorials around the School and at our annual Remembrance services.

It was not until January 1929, that the School was able to move to its present premises in McDonald Rd. In 1934 the name was changed to its present name, “Glenwood High School”. The “Government Schools Hostel” was opened in 1935 and after WWII the name was changed to “Gibson House” in memory of Roy Gibson, one of the original boarders who had died in WWII. His legacy epitomise the typical Gibson House boy.

Glenwood is about much more than the achievements of a few talented individuals; it has provided an education for thousands of boys over the last one hundred years and, hopefully, will continue to do so for many years in the future.

Beyond the classroom, Glenwood is a bustling hub of activity. The School has invested in world-class facilities that provide a plethora of opportunities for boys to get involved and accomplish their goals.

Glenwood High School prides itself on its advance in facilities regarding Engineering Graphics and Design. The studio contains a CAD lab which is equipped with 30 desktop computers that runs Autodesk software such as AutoCad and Inventor. Boys who opt for Engineering Graphics and Design get the opportunity to learn and practice how to draw using CAD, a skill much desired in the technical industry. The school also has a 3D printer, which enables interactive learning.

The vibrant Media Centre, is the heart of the school that encourages a love for reading and integrates technology serving its users in an efficient and multi-functional manner.

The Victor Daitz Science Centre was officially opened by Mr B. Moshal and Mr A. Benn in 2011. The facility boasts state-of-the-art technical equipment as well as individual ecosystems within the centre. This facility is also used for our extensive social awareness initiatives.

Glenwood boasts an array of different facilities which includes:

• Basketball court.
• Cricket fields, including an indoor bowling facility.
• Football fields.
• A multi-purpose high performance turf, especially used during the academy sessions.
• Rugby fields. The fields were named after long serving staff members to honour their legacies. The main field is known as Dixons, the second as Bassons and the third, smaller field is known as Madsens.
• Excellent, newly renovated Squash facilities named after “Toppy” Hortop.
• The War Memorial Swimming Bath was opened on 29 July 1951 and has been revamped over the years.
• Tennis Courts.
• The Three Schools’ Trust Hockey Turf. Glenwood High School enjoys the benefits of an internationally rated hockey turf.
• The Wayne Usher Gym with high-specification, modern equipment designed specifically for performance excellence.

Beyond the classroom, Glenwood is a bustling hub of activity. The School has invested in world-class facilities that provide a plethora of opportunities for boys to get involved and accomplish their goals.Glenwood has a studio that is equipped for the teaching and learning of Visual Arts.The Drama Studio is equipped with a simple PA system and some LED parcan lights with a simple controller.

The Glenwood Medical Centre is available to all boys and members of the community. The aim of the medical centre is to ensure that school boys have access to rehabilitation and management of injuries and/or chronic diseases. The introduction of this facility accompanies the promotion of health and wellness at the school.