Notable Past Pupils
- Ryan ten Doeschate matriculated in 1998. Whilst at school, he excelled at both rugby and cricket. His leadership potential was recognised with his appointment as a College Prefect. Because of his Dutch ancestry, he plays One-Day International cricket for the Netherlands. He represented the Netherlands at the Cricket World Cup in 2007.
- Karen van der Westhuizen (1998) has excelled at the sport of squash. In 2007 she was the women’s champion in the Western Province Squash Closed Championships. She has represented South Africa at the World Tournament and the World Squash Federation Women's World Team Championship.
- Ryan Canning (Deputy Head Boy 2001) is a talented cricketer. As a schoolboy, he represented Western Province from under 13. He currently plays first class cricket for the Cape Cobras.
- Andre Petim (2003) is the goalkeeper for Premier Soccer League club Ajax Cape Town.
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