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Frequently Asked Questions<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Admissions<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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What are the criteria for acceptance<\/h5>

The admission guidelines include all-round academic ability, residential proximity and satisfactory reports in terms of behaviour, attitude and participation at current school.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

What are the criteria for acceptance<\/h5>

The admission guidelines include all-round academic ability, residential proximity and satisfactory reports in terms of behaviour, attitude and participation at current school.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Are English, Afrikaans and Mathematics the only marks taken into consideration?<\/h5>

No, all-round academic ability is considered and no specific aggregate is required. If a boy is clearly struggling, we would not advise a big school environment.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

With applications, December results are submitted \u2013 if these marks improve after the first term report can these be submitted?<\/h5>

Yes. Even though applications have closed you may submit the first term report.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Do I need to apply at other schools?<\/h5>

Yes. Due to the overwhelming number of applications received, it is strongly recommended that all boys consider a wide number of options.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

What are the residence qualifications?<\/h5>

By regulation, preference is given to boys for whom Rondebosch is the closest public school although this is not the only criterion.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Why do we need to be close to the school?<\/h5>
  • It is important for pupils to be able to take a full and active part in the extracurricular life of the school. There are often activities, e.g. cultural, social, in the evenings.\n
  • It helps to have friends from school in your local community \u2013 shared interests, lifting, homework, etc.\n
  • Those who live far away need to be prepared for long hours, including travel time during the week and sporting fixtures over the weekend, to account for extracurricular activities such as sport, music, societies, etc.
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    Do we accept pupils who do not live close to the school?<\/h5>