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'''Hoërskool Noordheuwel''' is an [[Afrikaans|Afrikaans medium]] co-educational high school located in the upscale neighborhood of Noordheuwel in Johannesburg, in the [[Gauteng]] province of [[South Africa]]. It is one of the most expensive [[Afrikaans in schools|Afrikaans medium schools]], the fee per child amounting to R 35,510 per annum (as of 2020).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-14 |title=Die duurste Afrikaanse skole is in Pretoria - Skoleondersteuningsentrum |url=https://skole.co.za/die-duurste-afrikaanse-skole-is-in-pretoria/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> The [[Department of Education (South Africa)|Department of Education]] named the school as the top academic school in [[Gauteng|Gauteng West]] and under the top 20 schools in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hoerskool Noordheuwel |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/krugersdorp-news/hoerskool-noordheuwel/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Krugersdorp News |language=en-US}}</ref>
'''Hoërskool Noordheuwel''' is an [[Afrikaans|Afrikaans medium]] co-educational high school located in the upscale neighborhood of Noordheuwel in Johannesburg, in the [[Gauteng]] province of [[South Africa]]. It is one of the most expensive [[Afrikaans in schools|Afrikaans medium schools]], the fee per child amounting to R 38 290 per annum (as of 2023).<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-14 |title=Die duurste Afrikaanse skole is in Pretoria - Skoleondersteuningsentrum |url=https://skole.co.za/die-duurste-afrikaanse-skole-is-in-pretoria/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Algemeen |url=https://nories.co.za/algemeen/ |access-date=2024-12-23 |website=Hoërskool Noordheuwel |language=en-ZA}}</ref> The [[Department of Education (South Africa)|Department of Education]] named the school as the top academic school in [[Gauteng|Gauteng West]] and under the top 20 schools in the country.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hoerskool Noordheuwel |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/krugersdorp-news/hoerskool-noordheuwel/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Krugersdorp News |language=en-US}}</ref>


The school is considered one of the top athletic and sports schools in South Africa, the school has been crowned as the NWU Sport School of the year, for the second consecutive year,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oberholzer |first=Franco |date=2024-04-28 |title=SuperSport Schools Plus {{!}} Nories kraai weer koning, máár Wesvalia beïndruk |url=https://ssschoolsplus.co.za/nories-kraai-weer-koning-maar-wesvalia-beindruk/ |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=SuperSport Schools Plus |language=en-ZA}}</ref> Noordheuwel also consistently ranks amongst the country's top 3 athletic schools in the South African [[University of Potchefstroom|PUKKE]] athletics rankings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Louw |first=Willem |date=2023-10-24 |title=Two new faces for next year's NWU Prestige Series |url=https://ssschoolsplus.co.za/two-new-faces-for-next-years-nwu-prestige-series/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=SuperSport Schools Plus |language=en-ZA}}</ref> The cultural activities offered by the school include [[choir]], [[debate]], [[public speaking]], Miss/Mr Norie, orators, revue, and a community outreach program. The school also offers sports facilities for the following sports: [[Sport of athletics|athletics]], [[golf]], [[Field hockey|hockey]], [[Cricket|cricket (male and female)]], [[Cross country running|cross country]], [[netball]], [[Rugby union|rugby]], [[chess]], [[mountain biking]], [[tennis]] and [[fishing]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Algemeen |url=https://nories.co.za/algemeen/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Hoërskool Noordheuwel |language=en-ZA}}</ref>
The school is considered one of the top athletic and sports schools in South Africa. In 2024, the school was crowned as the NWU Sport School of the year for the second consecutive year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Oberholzer |first=Franco |date=2024-04-28 |title=SuperSport Schools Plus {{!}} Nories kraai weer koning, máár Wesvalia beïndruk |url=https://ssschoolsplus.co.za/nories-kraai-weer-koning-maar-wesvalia-beindruk/ |access-date=2024-04-29 |website=SuperSport Schools Plus |language=en-ZA}}</ref> Noordheuwel also consistently ranks amongst the country's top 3 athletic schools in the South African [[University of Potchefstroom|PUKKE]] athletics rankings.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Louw |first=Willem |date=2023-10-24 |title=Two new faces for next year's NWU Prestige Series |url=https://ssschoolsplus.co.za/two-new-faces-for-next-years-nwu-prestige-series/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=SuperSport Schools Plus |language=en-ZA}}</ref> The cultural activities offered by the school include [[choir]], [[debate]], [[public speaking]], Miss/Mr Norie, orators, revue, and a community outreach program. The school also offers sports facilities for the following sports: [[Sport of athletics|athletics]], [[golf]], [[Field hockey|hockey]], [[Cricket|cricket (male and female)]], [[Cross country running|cross country]], [[netball]], [[Rugby union|rugby]], [[chess]], [[mountain biking]], [[tennis]] and [[fishing]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Algemeen |url=https://nories.co.za/algemeen/ |access-date=2024-01-07 |website=Hoërskool Noordheuwel |language=en-ZA}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==

Latest revision as of 22:00, 23 December 2024

Hoërskool Noordheuwel
Location
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Bell Street, Noordheuwel, Krugersdorp, Johannesburg, South Africa.

Gauteng
Coordinates26°05′51″S 27°48′29″E / 26.0973878906137°S 27.80804399781499°E / -26.0973878906137; 27.80804399781499
Information
Other nameNories
MottoKrag deur Kennis
Religious affiliation(s)Christianity
Established1981
Local authorityGauteng Department of Education
PrincipalDawie Kriel
Age14 to 18
Average class sizeJunior: 30-35 Senior: 25-30
LanguageAfrikaans

Hoërskool Noordheuwel is an Afrikaans medium co-educational high school located in the upscale neighborhood of Noordheuwel in Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It is one of the most expensive Afrikaans medium schools, the fee per child amounting to R 38 290 per annum (as of 2023).[1][2] The Department of Education named the school as the top academic school in Gauteng West and under the top 20 schools in the country.[3]

The school is considered one of the top athletic and sports schools in South Africa. In 2024, the school was crowned as the NWU Sport School of the year for the second consecutive year.[4] Noordheuwel also consistently ranks amongst the country's top 3 athletic schools in the South African PUKKE athletics rankings.[5] The cultural activities offered by the school include choir, debate, public speaking, Miss/Mr Norie, orators, revue, and a community outreach program. The school also offers sports facilities for the following sports: athletics, golf, hockey, cricket (male and female), cross country, netball, rugby, chess, mountain biking, tennis and fishing.[6]

History

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Hoërskool Noordheuwel was established in 1981 as an Afrikaans medium secondary school. Current student enrollment is in excess of 2000 pupils.[6]

Sports

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The following sports are offered at the school:[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Die duurste Afrikaanse skole is in Pretoria - Skoleondersteuningsentrum". 2018-12-14. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  2. ^ "Algemeen". Hoërskool Noordheuwel. Retrieved 2024-12-23.
  3. ^ "Hoerskool Noordheuwel". Krugersdorp News. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  4. ^ Oberholzer, Franco (2024-04-28). "SuperSport Schools Plus | Nories kraai weer koning, máár Wesvalia beïndruk". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-04-29.
  5. ^ Louw, Willem (2023-10-24). "Two new faces for next year's NWU Prestige Series". SuperSport Schools Plus. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
  6. ^ a b c "Algemeen". Hoërskool Noordheuwel. Retrieved 2024-01-07.
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