The school’s tagline, learning to make a difference, is upheld through the values of respect, equality and equity, integrity, empathy, authenticity and kindness. Herschel strives to build a caring student body where belonging is the priority, encouraging inclusion and acceptance above all else.
Our aim is to provide ample opportunities, a safe environment and the dynamic toolkit necessary to support the blossoming of happy and healthy students.
It is our belief that a solid education is one which caters to growth in all aspects of life – intellectual, social, physical and spiritual, and one which offers a robustness to allow for each student to undertake their own journey.
We set out to spark a curiosity for learning, encourage excellence without an obsession with perfection, and value contributions across the field, the stage, the community and beyond. Opportunities for friendship, skill development and all around growth are plentiful.
- A wide variety of team and individual sports are available for all pupils.
- At present school sports (coaching provided at no cost to the pupils) include the following:
- Outdoor Hockey
- Indoor Hockey (Senior School only)
- Netball
- Basketball (Senior School only)
- Water Polo
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Squash
- Cross Country Running
- Sport education and regular exercise is an integral part of the school’s Health and Physical Education programme.
Tournaments and Tours
We participate in many local tournaments and in top tournaments throughout the country.
Contact:
21 Herschel Rd, Claremont, Cape Town, 7708
Phone: 021 670 7500
