Southdowns College

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Southdowns College
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Southdowns College
John Vorster Drive, Doringkloof, 0157

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School type Private & Boarding
MottoEnlightened Minds
Established2007;17 years ago (2007)
Sister school Pecanwood College
Tyger Valley College
School districtDistrict 9
School number012 665 0244
Exam board IEB
HeadmasterMr Magalan Pather
Grades000–12
GenderBoys & Girls
Age3to 18
Number of students1,300 pupils
Language English
Schedule08:00 - 14:00
CampusUrban Campus
Campus typeSuburban
Colour(s)  Beige
  Maroon
  White
Nickname SDC
Rival Cornwall Hill College
Midstream College
Bar pass rateIEB 100% Pass Rate
School feesR135,000 (boarding)
R100,000 (tuiton)

Southdowns College is a private, English medium co-educational primary and high school situated in Irene, Centurion, Gauteng, South Africa. The school is part of the Independent Schools Association of Southern Africa and writes the Independent Examinations Board examinations.

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Southdowns College is part of the ADvTECH Group, which also includes Tyger Valley College and Pecanwood College in Hartebeespoort.

History

Southdowns College was established in 2007 and had pre-primary and primary schools. In 2008 they introduced a junior high school and completed the new primary school and high school buildings and an arena where southdowns has its own dance academy and music studios.

Extra-curricular activities

Co-curricular activities include Netball, Soccer(girls & boys), swimming, rugby, chess, debating and public speaking.

Sports

Southdowns College has been performing very well on sports during the year.

The sports at the school are:

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