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Highbury Preparatory School 
Summary
Highbury Preparatory School is a South African private school for boys located in Hillcrest (eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality), KwaZulu-Natal.
| Highbury Preparatory School | |
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 Highbury Preparatory School crest | |
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South Africa | |
| Coordinates | 29°46′50″S 30°45′28″E / 29.7805°S 30.7577°E |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Jamais Arriere (Never Behind) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Christian |
| Established | 1903 |
| Founder | Sibella Douglas McMillan |
| Locale | Suburban |
| Headteacher | Roland Lacock |
| Grades | 0000 - 7 |
| Number of students | 600+ |
| Color(s) | Navy blue, Khaki |
| School fees | R55 500 - R112 000 p.a. (2017 Per year, depending on grade) |
| Website | www |
History edit
Highbury was founded in 1903 by Sibella Douglas McMillan, née Duff. It was named after Highbury House School in England, which was established by Sibella McMillan's father, the Reverend Charles Duff.
Headteachers edit
- Sibella Douglas McMillan
- Elliot Douglas McMillan
- John Sholto Douglas McMillan
- Robert Clarence
- Richard Stanly
- Brendon Carol (January 2015 - July 2016
- Roland Lacock (January 2017 – present)
Notable alumni edit
- Imraan Coovadia (author)
- Dale Benkenstein (cricketer)
- Paul Maritz (former Microsoft executive; VMware CEO)
- Mike Melvill (test pilot)
- Mike Procter (cricketer)
- Bobby Skinstad (rugby player)
- Robert McLaren (Author and Oxford Rhodes Scholar)
- Lungi Ngidi (cricketer)
Highbury Today edit
Highbury accepts day pupils up to grade 7. It has a pupil-teacher ratio of 12:1.
Richard Stanley who succeeded Mr Clarence in 1994, was followed by Brendon Carrol in January 2015. In July 2017, Roland Lacock become Highbury's sixth Head Master.
Highbury has a co-educational pre-primary school called the Weavers' Nest. In 2017 Weavers' opened a Grade 0000 class.
References edit
External links edit
- Highbury official site