Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School offers girls from Grade 8 to Grade 12 a dynamic learning environment, with diverse opportunities for the development of each individual.
GHS is a proudly South African school, led by highly-qualified and dedicated educators who guide our learners in maintaining a balance between their academic, sporting and cultural endeavours.
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School was originally housed in a Victorian-style family mansion, Morningside, which was the home of Peter and Mary Davis. Education for women during this period was not common and the founders of the school were uncertain of its viability. However, as the number of girls continued to grow, a bigger and better school building was needed.
Designed in the style of Sir Herbert Baker, the new school building was opened in 1925 and remains the heart of the school despite the many additions that have taken place over the years. The original red-brick building, which faces Alexandra Road, has been declared a National Monument. Today, GHS is a leading high school providing education to over 1 100 girls. The day scholar complement makes up the larger section of the school community and boarding facilities are available.
Academic pursuits receive priority at GHS. We maintain outstanding achievements in the NSC examinations annually; with a Bachelor Pass rate of over 95% and a number of our learners continually featured in the NSC top achievers list. Our high academic standards ensure the success of our girls in tertiary education and in their chosen careers.
At GHS, the high calibre of teaching staff ensures the best educational opportunities for our learners. We believe that the four Cs; Critical thinking, Communication, Collaboration and Creativity, are the most important skills of 21st century teaching and our digitally-advanced facilities enable our learners to explore and master these skills.
Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School prides itself on its commitment to the arts: Drama, Visual Arts and Music are offered as subject choices to take through to Grade 12. The study of Drama can help develop many qualities and life-skills: enthusiasm, confidence, self-esteem, conversational competence and social skills. Furthermore, drama lessons stimulate learners to be motivated and involved.
Visual Arts is an enormously rewarding and enjoyable subject which develops learners’ ability to manage their time and to manage processes from the start through to the final product.
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At Pietermaritzburg Girls' High School, the combination of dedicated staff and a rich educational environment has propelled my daughter to new heights in her academics and personal growth.
By Kazuki Nakamura (Feb, 2024) |