Rondebosch Boys High School

What Rondebosch Boys High School does

Rondebosch Boys' High School is a fee-paying public English-medium boys' school in Rondebosch, Cape Town, founded in 1897 and operating under the governance of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED). It serves boys from Grade R through Grade 12 across a unified school family comprising Bosch Lea (pre-primary, est. 1972), Little Bosch (Grade R, est. 2004), Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School (Grades 1-7), and the High School (Grades 8-12), with on-campus boarding at Mason House (Grades 8-9) and Canigou (Grades 10-12). The curriculum is CAPS-aligned and includes Advanced Mathematics, IT (with Delphi programming), Engineering Graphics and Design, Coding and Robotics, the Creative Arts, and an extensive music and drama programme. Technology infrastructure is modest: third-party D6 Communicator app for internal academic communication, Karri App for cashless tuckshop orders, school-owned Chromebooks, a BYOD iPad requirement for Grade 8, and approximately 70 shared computers — no proprietary platforms or AI capabilities are disclosed.

Revenue is generated through subscription-based annual tuition fees (R59,950 per annum at the Prep School, payable over 10 months with a 5% settlement discount), boarding fees, aftercare subscriptions, the Bosch Shop (uniforms and branded merchandise via online and on-campus retail), venue hire (Memorial Hall capacity 900, Mears Centre 300, Centenary Pavilion 100, The Restaurant 100-120, The Reeler Centre), and donations processed through the B-BBEE-compliant Altius et Latius Trust, the Rondebosch Boys' Schools Education Trust, and the 150 for 150 monthly campaign ahead of the 2027 150th anniversary. Customers include prospective and enrolled families (primary), an 8,600+ member Old Boys' Union alumni network across 53 countries, and corporate sponsors targeting B-BBEE compliance and brand visibility. Distribution runs through the WCED centralised admissions portal, annual Open Day Tours, Quicket event bookings, and direct sponsorship outreach by a dedicated Marketing Manager.

Name

Rondebosch Boys High School

Legal name

Rondebosch Boys' High School

Website

https://rondebosch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1897

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rondebosch Boys' High School is a fee-paying public English-medium boys' school in Cape Town, founded 1897, operating a unified school family from Grade R through Grade 12 with on-campus boarding, venue hire, retail, and donation-funded bursary programmes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Primary and Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB), Community & Nonprofit Before/After Care Programs (Early Years) (EDACAHAD)

Keywords

• Boys school education
• Primary secondary schooling
• Boarding school services
• Extracurricular programmes
• Alumni community network

Headquarters

HQ city

Cape Town

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. School Tuition Fees: Annual school fees charged to all enrolled students. RBHS fees are payable over 10 months (January to October) by debit order or EFT, with a 5% settlement discount for full payment before 31 January. An iPad deposit is required on acceptance to confirm placement.
2. Boarding House Fees: Separate boarding fees charged in addition to school fees for students residing in the on-campus boarding houses (Mason House for Grades 8-9 and Canigou for Grades 10-12). Boarding fees are payable monthly.
3. Bosch Shop (Uniform and Merchandise Sales): The Bosch Shop is the official school uniform and sportswear supplier for RBHS, RBPS and Little Bosch, also stocking Bosch-branded souvenirs. Sales are made online and in-store at Canigou Road, Rondebosch. Operated as a separate commercial entity on the school campus.
4. Venue and Field Hire: The High School campus hires out venues including the E1942 Centenary Pavilion (capacity 100), Memorial Hall (capacity 900), The Restaurant (capacity 100-120), Mears Centre (capacity 300), and The Reeler Centre for events, conferences, weddings, and sports viewing. Managed by the Functions & Events coordinator.
5. Donations and Bequests: The Altius et Latius Trust (B-BBEE compliant, registered Public Benefit Organisation) and the Rondebosch Boys' Schools Education Trust (RBSET, tax-exempt PBO) receive tax-deductible donations. Donors may allocate funds to specific purposes or general use. Section 18A certificates are issued.
6. 150 for 150 Campaign: Monthly donation campaign inviting R150/month contributions (or R15,000 once-off for lifetime membership) from parents, alumni, and the community to fund capital development (new gymnasium, STEAM centre), student bursaries, and an endowment fund. Includes corporate partnership and matched giving options.
7. Aftercare and Catering: Aftercare fees charged for supervised care of students after school hours (Little Bosch and RBPS aftercare programmes). Catering Committee runs functions and events with parent volunteer support. Catering via Yummy Foods Tuckshop using Karri App.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Rondebosch Boys' High School is a fee-paying public high school for boys in Grades 8-12, part of a unified educational institution that also encompasses Little Bosch (Grade R), Bosch Lea (Grade N), and Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School (Grades 1-7). The school delivers CAPS-aligned academic instruction across Sciences, Humanities, Technology, and Creative Arts, complemented by extensive sport, music, drama, and clubs programmes, plus on-campus boarding in Mason House (Grades 8-9) and Canigou (Grades 10-12). Supporting services include aftercare, a uniform retail operation (Bosch Shop), venue hire, alumni engagement via the Old Boys' Union, and bursary fundraising through the Altius et Latius Trust.

Product overview

Rondebosch Boys' Schools operates as a unified educational institution comprising multiple schools: Little Bosch (Grade R, established 2004), Bosch Lea (Grade N pre-primary, established 1972), Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School (RBPS, Grades 1-7), and Rondebosch Boys' High School (RBHS, Grades 8-12). The portfolio is anchored by the motto 'Altius et Latius' (Higher and Wider). Supporting services include the Bosch Shop (uniform and sportswear retail), two boarding houses (Mason House and Canigou), aftercare services, and venue hire facilities. Fundraising initiatives include the 150 for 150 Campaign for capital development and the Altius et Latius Trust for bursary funding. The High School offers a comprehensive curriculum including academic subjects, Creative Arts (Art, Drama, Music), Technology, Sciences, and Humanities, supported by extensive sports and cultural extracurricular programmes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Little Bosch Grade R facility established in 2004 providing a nurturing, playful, and structured learning environment for young boys, located at Laidlaw Lane, Claremont. Operates as the entry point to the Rondebosch Boys' Schools system.
• Bosch Lea Independent pre-primary school (Grade N) established in 1972, feeding Little Bosch and other surrounding schools. Situated near Rondebosch Common. Operates Monday-Friday 08:00-12:30 with an annual fee of R52,635 and a non-refundable R1,000 acceptance fee.
• Rondebosch Boys' Preparatory School (RBPS) Preparatory school for Grades 1-7, cultivating academic awareness and social skills as a foundation for high school. Four classes per grade with specialist teachers in Music, Art, and Physical Education. Annual fee R59,950.
• Rondebosch Boys' High School (RBHS) Fee-paying high school for Grades 8-12 offering a rigorous CAPS-aligned curriculum cultivating self-discipline, independent thinking and personal responsibility. Curriculum includes academic subjects, Creative Arts (Art, Drama, Music), Technology, EMS, Sciences, and Humanities, plus extensive sport, music, and cultural extracurricular programmes.
• Bosch Shop Official school uniform and sportswear supplier for RBHS, RBPS and Little Bosch, also stocking Bosch-branded souvenirs. Operates both online and in-store at Canigou Road, Rondebosch.

Quantifiable outcome

• High academic standards reflected annually in National Senior Certificate examination results
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Altius et Latius TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2019The Altius et Latius Trust is a registered Public Benefit Organisation (PBO) aligned with Rondebosch Boys' Schools. Established under the B-BBEE Amendment Act of 2019, it receives donations to fund bursaries for black learners from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, including partnerships with other schools for female learners and children with disabilities. The Trust allows companies to direct skills development and socio-economic development spend toward education. Donations are tax-deductible with Section 18A certificates issued.
• Western Cape Education Department (WCED)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRondebosch Boys' High School operates under the governance of the Western Cape Education Department. All admission applications for Grades 8-11 must be submitted through the WCED's centralized online admissions portal (wcedonline.westerncape.gov.za). WCED sets admissions timelines, processes, and regulations that the school must follow. The school also participates in WCED's school governing body framework.
• Yummy Foods TuckshopminorOthersYummy Foods provides the daily tuckshop catering service at Rondebosch Boys' High School. The school uses the Karri App for cashless pre-order meals and payments. Karin du Plessis manages Yummy Foods orders at the school.
• D6 CommunicatorcoreTechnology or IntegrationD6 Communicator is the internal school communication app used exclusively by RBHS for publishing academic communication including SBA and examination timetables and study content. All students and parents have app access. This is the school's primary channel for internal academic information.
• Rustenburg Girls' High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRBHS has an ongoing collaborative relationship with Rustenburg Girls' High School for joint drama productions, musical events (including the triennial Combined Schools Concert in Cape Town City Hall with SACS High School), and academic cultural exchanges. The schools also share hockey Astroturf facilities with WPCC (Western Province Cricket Club).
• SACS High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvery three years, RBHS, Rustenburg Girls' High School and SACS High School combine their choirs to perform a major choral work with a full orchestra in the Cape Town City Hall — a long-established tradition.
• Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRBHS shares its hockey Astroturf facilities with the Western Province Cricket Club (WPCC), located adjacent to the school grounds.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• St Andrew's College, Grahamstown: Leading private boys' school (Grades 8-12) with boarding in Makhanda (Grahamstown), part of the DSG/SACS/Andrews federated group. Comparable academic heritage model and Old Boys' tradition, competing at the national level for top South African boys' school families.
• Wynberg Boys' High School: Cape Town boys' high school with comparable academic, sporting and cultural offering, including boarding. Direct competitor for the same Western Cape boys' school cohort.
• Bishops (Diocesan College): One of South Africa's most prestigious Anglican boys' schools, located in Cape Town. Competes with RBHS for top-tier Cape Town boys and shares a similar heritage-and-excellence positioning, boarding offering and Old Boys network.
• St John's College, Johannesburg: Prestigious Johannesburg boys' school with similar heritage positioning, comprehensive academics, sport and culture, plus active Old Boys' Union. Comparable structure and target market to RBHS at a national level.
• Hilton College: Private boys' boarding school in KZN with similar heritage, sport and academic tradition. Comparable full-boarding model and elite boys' school positioning.
• Michaelhouse: Leading KZN private boys' boarding school with extensive sport and cultural tradition. Comparable boarding-led operating model and similar all-boys, elite, full-curriculum positioning.
• SACS High School (South African College High School): Historic boys' high school in Cape Town's Southern Suburbs and long-standing direct competitor. RBHS and SACS regularly collaborate (triennial choral concert) and compete across academics, sport and culture for the same Western Cape families.
• Pretoria Boys High School: One of South Africa's most prestigious public (fee-paying) boys' high schools, with comparable academic standards, sport tradition and Old Boys network. National-level peer competing for the same elite South African boys' school families.
• St Stithians College, Johannesburg: Leading Methodist boys' school in Johannesburg with parallel-junior and college campuses, boarding, and an extensive sport and culture programme. Comparable school-family structure and South African private school positioning.

Broad incumbents

• Curro Holdings: JSE-listed independent school group operating dozens of campuses across South Africa including in Cape Town. A broader education incumbent that competes in the same private/independent school segment but at significantly different scale and price positioning than RBHS.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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