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Athlone High School

Coordinates: 33°57′43.0″S 18°31′18.9″E / 33.961944°S 18.521917°E / -33.961944; 18.521917
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Athlone High School
Athlone Secondary School
Address
Map
39 Calendula Rd, Silvertown

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Coordinates33°57′43.0″S 18°31′18.9″E / 33.961944°S 18.521917°E / -33.961944; 18.521917
Information
MottoNihil sed Optimus
Established1947; 77 years ago (1947)
Grades8–12
GenderCo-educational
AccreditationWestern Cape Education Department

Athlone High School is a public, co-educational high school in Silvertown, Athlone, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.[1]

History

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The school was founded in 1947 by the South African poet, author and educator, S. V. Petersen, who remained at the school for 28 years until his retirement in 1974.[2]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ "Athlone High in Silvertown, Athlone". athlone.co.za. Archived from the original on 4 October 2014. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  2. ^ "Weekend Argus: Nothing but the best is their proud motto". 22 January 2017. Retrieved 28 February 2021 – via PressReader.