{"id":53,"date":"2026-04-20T08:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rondebosch.com\/high\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2026-09-02T11:24:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-02T11:24:53","slug":"admissions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/rondebosch.com\/high\/admissions\/","title":{"rendered":"Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section et_pb_section_parallax\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-wrapper et-pb-parallax-hidden-phone\"><span class=\"et-pb-parallax-background et-pb-parallax-background-module--divi-section-0\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/rondebosch.com\/high\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/06\/2026-RBHS-150-55.jpg)\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h1>Applications<\/h1>\n<p>Kindy Note:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #cf9f51\"><strong>School fees<\/strong><\/span>: Please note that Rondebosch Boys\u2019 High School is a fee-paying school.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #cf9f51\"><strong>Boarding House fees<\/strong><\/span>: For those interested in applying for the Boarding House, please note that boarding fees are charged<br \/>\nin addition to school fees (i.e school fees + boarding house fees).<br \/>\nPlease see <span style=\"color: #cf9f51\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rondebosch.com\/high\/admissions\/fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: #cf9f51\">here<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>for the fee structure.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfAzi-PtI_Sj6b2BYvg_dgaRiMVk92ZzqThzNazGb3mpFRzGA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grade 8 2027 Voluntary Expression of Interest form can be filled out here.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_0 et_pb_accordion et_pb_module et_block_module closable-accordion\" id=\"admissions\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_0 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_open et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Fees<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span>On acceptance to RBHS, an\u00a0<\/span><strong>iPad deposit<\/strong><span>\u00a0is required to confirm your son\u2019s place. RBHS fees are payable over 10 months, from January to October, by debit order or EFT. A 5% settlement discount applies to fees that are paid before 31 January 2026 (n\/a to fees settled in full via credit card).\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/rondebosch.com\/high\/admissions\/fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View Fee Structure<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_1 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Fees<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p><span>On acceptance to RBHS, an\u00a0<\/span><strong>iPad deposit<\/strong><span>\u00a0is required to confirm your son\u2019s place. RBHS fees are payable over 10 months, from January to October, by debit order or EFT. A 5% settlement discount applies to fees that are paid before 31 January 2026 (n\/a to fees settled in full via credit card).\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/rondebosch.com\/high\/admissions\/fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rondebosch.com\/high\/admissions\/fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>View Fee Structure<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_2 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Scholarships and Bursaries<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>A scholarship is a financial award granted to a student on the basis of the student\u2019s excellence in a particular area. A Bursary is a financial award granted to a student on the basis of the student\u2019s financial neediness. <a href=\"https:\/\/rondebosch.com\/high\/scholarships-bursaries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_3 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Enrolment into Grade 8<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>Grade 8 Admissions to RBHS for 2027 Academic Year<\/p>\n<p>ALL applications for admission to Rondebosch Boys\u2019 High School must be done online via the WCED website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Opening date for admission applications is 10 March 2026. (current proposed date as per the WCED)<br \/>Closing date for admission applications is 14 April 2026. (current proposed date as per the WCED)<br \/>Outcome of Gr 8 applications The WCED system displays the outcome 29 May 2026.<br \/>Application Enquiries:<br \/>Admissions Secretary:<br \/>Tel: 021 686 3987<br \/><a href=\"mailto:admissions@rondebosch.com\">Email: admissions@rondebosch.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_4 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Admissions to RBHS<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>Admissions to RBHS for 2027 Academic Year (Gr 8)<\/p>\n<p>1. ALL applications for admission to Rondebosch Boys\u2019 High School must be done online via the WCED website. <a href=\"https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Opening date for admission applications is 10 March 2026. (current proposed date as per the WCED)<br \/>Closing date for admission applications is 14 April 2026. (current proposed date as per the WCED)<br \/>Outcome of Gr 8 applications The WCED system displays the outcome 29 May 2026.<br \/>2. Applications for admission to Grades 9 to 11 in 2027:<br \/>Applications for admission to Grades 9 to 11 in 2027 will be considered <b>from <\/b><b>03 August - 17 August,\u00a0 after which the SAMI system will be closed for transfer requests. The system will display an outcome 16 September 2026<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>Applications must be done online via the WCED website.<br \/>Application Enquiries:<br \/>Admissions Secretary:<br \/>Tel: 021 686 3987<br \/>Email: <a href=\"mailto:admissions@rondebosch.com\">admissions@rondebosch.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_5 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Open Day and Tours<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>Open Day Tours<br \/>A series of Open Day Tours will take place during the month of March 2026.<\/p>\n<p>3 March 2026<br \/>4 March 2026<br \/>5 March 2026<\/p>\n<p>Open Day Bookings will open on 30 January via Quicket online booking system <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicket.co.za\/events\/355877-rondebosch-boys-high-school-open-days-2026\/#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(click here).<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_accordion_item_6 et_pb_accordion_item et_pb_toggle et_pb_module et_pb_toggle_close et_block_module\"><h5 class=\"et_pb_toggle_title\">Grade 8 Boarding House Applications<\/h5><div class=\"et_pb_toggle_content\"><p>Grade 8 Boarding House Admissions to RBHS for 2027 Academic Year (current proposed dates as per the WCED)<\/p>\n<p>Opening date for admission applications is 10 March 2026<br \/>\nClosing date for admission applications is 14 April 2026<\/p>\n<p>1. Application Process<\/p>\n<p>Please contact our Admissions Secretary for more information.<br \/>\nAttention: Admissions Secretary<br \/>\nDelivery Address: Rondebosch Boys\u2019 High School, Canigou Avenue, Rondebosch, 7700<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:admissions@rondebosch.com\">admissions@rondebosch.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Please include the below Supporting Documentation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Handwritten motivational letter from the learner<\/li>\n<li>Motivational letter from the parents\/guardians<\/li>\n<li>Copy of latest school report<\/li>\n<li>Academic achievements<\/li>\n<li>Sporting achievements<\/li>\n<li>Cultural achievements<\/li>\n<li>Other achievements<\/li>\n<li>Leadership positions<\/li>\n<li>Any other relevant motivational information you may wish to include.<\/li>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>2. In addition, please ensure to apply via the WCED website. ALL applications for admission to Rondebosch Boys\u2019 High School must be done online via the WCED website.<a href=\"https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za\/<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Opening date for admission applications is 10 March 2026 (current proposed date as per the WCED).<\/li>\n<li>Closing date for admission applications is 14 April 2026 (current proposed date as per the WCED).<\/li>\n<li>Applications for admission to Grades 9 to 11 in 2027 will be considered during mid-August 2026 to approximately mid-October 2026. Applications must be done online via the WCED website.\n<p>Application Enquiries:<br \/>\nAdmissions Secretary:<br \/>\nTel: 021 686 3987<br \/>\nEmail: <a href=\"mailto:admissions@rondebosch.com\">admissions@rondebosch.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_2 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_2 et_pb_row et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_2 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>BOSCH SHOP<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_3 et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_clickable\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_2 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><h2>BOARDING<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"rs_blank_template":"","rs_page_bg_color":"","slide_template_v7":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-53","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Admissions - Rondebosch Boys&#039; 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