Range High School | |
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Location | |
Coordinates | 33°55′56″S18°34′08″E / 33.9323°S 18.5689°E |
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Motto | Semper Petendum |
Established | 1981 |
Category | Public Government school |
Headmaster | 2011: John L Kayster |
Grades | 8 - 12 |
Gender | Mixed |
Enrollment | 359 |
Colour(s) | Navy Blue, Grey & Yellow |
Range High School is an Afrikaans medium school in Matroosfontein, Western Cape, South Africa.
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The inaugural principal was Mr. Wicomb. The other principals were:
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