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Student
Sep 11, 2025

School review from learner POV

I'm in grade 10 and I joined Hoërskool Alberton in Grade 8, and it wasn’t my first choice, but I decided to make the best of it. The fees are quite high, yet a lot of money goes to sports, especially rugby, while classrooms, labs, and bathrooms are often neglected. Even the tuck shop is overpriced for learners.
The school has issues with discipline and behavior. Learners can be toxic, and some teachers react emotionally instead of handling situations logically. Teacher turnover and burnout also affect learning, with classes sometimes going weeks without a teacher yet students still expected to write tests. Punishments are often applied to whole grades instead of addressing the few responsible learners.
Academically, the school doesn’t always prepare students for life after school. Unless you’re a top academic achiever or a serious sports learner, support is limited, and subjects like math aren’t always taught effectively.
There is noticeable gender bias, with stricter rules and scrutiny for girls, while boys sometimes receive harsher punishments for the same behavior.
The school has a lot of land, but much of it is devoted to sports fields instead of classrooms, making some areas feel cramped. Overall, the school prioritizes sports over academics, leaving average learners with fewer opportunities to succeed.
Student
Aug 29, 2025

Dramatic drop

The school has started to put sports over academics and the matric pass rate has droped dramatically, the school is very dysfunctional and unorganized with an increasing rate of fights
Student
Nov 21, 2020

Ex Student P.O.V

Teachers are so rude,principal acts like he is better than everyone else.This is not a good enviroment for teens.
Student
May 26, 2020

H/S Alberton Parrot

Here we are a family,we care we forgive,and we learn,I would say this is the best school in Alberton
Student
Feb 25, 2020

Hoërskool Alberton

School is good. The principal is bringing good influence into the school. Dubble meduim since 2020 starting with Grade 8.
3 Du Preez Rd Florentia, 1449, Alberton
0118697224

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