Crawford College, Pretoria

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Crawford College, Pretoria
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Crawford College, Pretoria
555 Sibelius Street, Lukasrand

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Type Private
Religious affiliation(s)Non-Denominational
Established1996;28 years ago (1996) [1]
School districtDistrict 9
School number012 344 1866
Senior PrincipalMrs Cheryl Naidoo
Exam board IEB
Staff50 full-time
Grades0000–12
GenderCoeducational
Age3to 18
Number of students>1,000 pupils
Language English
Schedule07:45 - 14:30
CampusUrban Campus
Campus typeSuburban
Houses  Adams
  Taylor
  Johnson
Colour(s)  Red
  Black
  White
Nickname Crawford
Rival Southdowns College
Tyger Valley College
School feesR118,000 (tuition) [2]

Crawford College, Pretoria is an independent school (private school) in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. It has active sporting and culture programs.

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History

Crawford College in Pretoria, the Pretoria campus of the Crawford schools, a network of private schools has its roots in the Carmel school to educate the large local Jewish community. After being acquired by Graeme Crawford, it underwent expansion and transformation. The buildings were extended and renovated. A new media center, art studio, technology and design studio, and drama classrooms were built.

The school boasts impressive sporting achievements including basketball courts, a cricket field, a swimming pool, and the Harlequins Field adjacent to the campus. The school has won the Co-ed Inter-High Gala, a swimming event in 2005, 2006, and 2007. Numerous South African Olympic Team swimmers were students at Crawford College Pretoria.

Sports

Crawford College, Pretoria competes in the following sports: [3]

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References

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  2. https://irp.cdn-website.com/0f45544c/files/uploaded/cwfdint_feestructure_pretoria_2023.pdf.{{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. "Private High School In Pretoria | Pretoria Secondary School | Crawford". www.crawfordinternational.co.za. Retrieved 6 May 2024.

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