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Jeppe High School For Boys
High School · Public · Johannesburg
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I Believed the Hype — Here’s What I Found Instead
JEPPE HIGH SCHOOL FOR BOYS IS A HOMOPHOBIC HELL
Good day to those who are reading this
I am speaking up about my experiences at Jeppe.
When attending jeppe I was subjected to relentless bulling from beginning to end for being gay.
When people found out they started calling me by the nickname Stabane which is a derogatory word in zulu used to refer to gay people. This was now my new name and I could not get enough of it. Everyday single day I heard that name and it caused me depression and internal hatred for myself.
Prefects would do nothing and teachers were too oblivious to the situation.
I remember being lured to a group of boys who were all friends. Here they asked me if I have a girlfriend and said some obscenities and laughed.
With this I can recall one of the boys flashing me with their rear.
In which they said, "I know you want it."
The reason being for not alerting the teachers of the atrocities brought upon myself is that I was still not comfortable with my sexuality and hadnt come to terms with it. Therefore I couldnt make them aware of the situation as I feared being judged, misunderstood or singled out even more if I revealed this part of myself.
The bullying felt deeply personal and I struggled with feelings of shame and uncertainty which made it difficult to speak up. I also lacked the confidence and support to address the situation with teachers so I stayed silent even though it affected me emotionally and socially.
I must add However there was one teacher who I felt supported by. They even had a pride flag in their class. God bless this teacher.
For a school that prouds itself for being a safe and inclusive environemt for ALL students, My experience at Jeppe High School for boys was extremely dissapointing
If you have a gay child and are thinking of sending them here, i really would not recommend it and highly encourage you to reconsider your choice
Thank you for reading my case.
I am speaking up about my experiences at Jeppe.
When attending jeppe I was subjected to relentless bulling from beginning to end for being gay.
When people found out they started calling me by the nickname Stabane which is a derogatory word in zulu used to refer to gay people. This was now my new name and I could not get enough of it. Everyday single day I heard that name and it caused me depression and internal hatred for myself.
Prefects would do nothing and teachers were too oblivious to the situation.
I remember being lured to a group of boys who were all friends. Here they asked me if I have a girlfriend and said some obscenities and laughed.
With this I can recall one of the boys flashing me with their rear.
In which they said, "I know you want it."
The reason being for not alerting the teachers of the atrocities brought upon myself is that I was still not comfortable with my sexuality and hadnt come to terms with it. Therefore I couldnt make them aware of the situation as I feared being judged, misunderstood or singled out even more if I revealed this part of myself.
The bullying felt deeply personal and I struggled with feelings of shame and uncertainty which made it difficult to speak up. I also lacked the confidence and support to address the situation with teachers so I stayed silent even though it affected me emotionally and socially.
I must add However there was one teacher who I felt supported by. They even had a pride flag in their class. God bless this teacher.
For a school that prouds itself for being a safe and inclusive environemt for ALL students, My experience at Jeppe High School for boys was extremely dissapointing
If you have a gay child and are thinking of sending them here, i really would not recommend it and highly encourage you to reconsider your choice
Thank you for reading my case.
Great school
It a very great school my brother and my dad and my three nephew went there one still there great respect for the every one
Heavily reconsider attending this sports academy
If I could travel back in time to rectify only 1 mistake I've ever made, it would be attending this distaster of a "school"
If you are going to enrol at this sports academy, I hope for your sake that you're not part of a minority group like LGBTQ+, neurodivergents etc. because you will face endless ridicule. It also doesn't help that the current HOD of life orientation openly promotes transphobia and homophobia.
As mentioned above, if you would like to attend a school for academic purposes, don't make my mistake. Jeppe has made it abundantly clear that the main focus of the "school" is sports. It is not uncommon for a day to encompass twice the amount of time spent on useless garbage like warcry practices than mathematics.
The top set teachers are outstanding, they truly are. It's a crying shame that the country wide acclaimed "well mannered" students frequently push these teachers to tears, to leaving the class during lessons or even to having breakdowns on the floor.
The executive staff, for the most part, are also a thorn in educators' sides. The disregard for actual schooling is their fault first and foremost, and is amplified by the students. After all, who changes the structure of the day to accommodate warcries and useless patriotism.
If you are considering boarding for your son, you might aswell lock him in the back yard and let him forage for food to survive, since he'd get better nutrition that way. Not to mention how poor the facilities are. The showers are grimy, toilet stalls are dirty, there is almost never any hand soap in the lavatories, food poisoning is just another weekday. The kitchen staff do not wear hair nets or gloves and the kitchen itself is filthy.
What you will lose out on by not attending Jeppe is an excellent mathematics department, FS maths department, physics department, life sciences department and afrikaans department.
What you will gain by choosing another institution is an exec that actually focuses on education, personal safety for minority groups, skipping the annual nepotism contest (prefectship), and a cohort that hopefully doesn't drive the enablers of their entire future to insanity.
If you are going to enrol at this sports academy, I hope for your sake that you're not part of a minority group like LGBTQ+, neurodivergents etc. because you will face endless ridicule. It also doesn't help that the current HOD of life orientation openly promotes transphobia and homophobia.
As mentioned above, if you would like to attend a school for academic purposes, don't make my mistake. Jeppe has made it abundantly clear that the main focus of the "school" is sports. It is not uncommon for a day to encompass twice the amount of time spent on useless garbage like warcry practices than mathematics.
The top set teachers are outstanding, they truly are. It's a crying shame that the country wide acclaimed "well mannered" students frequently push these teachers to tears, to leaving the class during lessons or even to having breakdowns on the floor.
The executive staff, for the most part, are also a thorn in educators' sides. The disregard for actual schooling is their fault first and foremost, and is amplified by the students. After all, who changes the structure of the day to accommodate warcries and useless patriotism.
If you are considering boarding for your son, you might aswell lock him in the back yard and let him forage for food to survive, since he'd get better nutrition that way. Not to mention how poor the facilities are. The showers are grimy, toilet stalls are dirty, there is almost never any hand soap in the lavatories, food poisoning is just another weekday. The kitchen staff do not wear hair nets or gloves and the kitchen itself is filthy.
What you will lose out on by not attending Jeppe is an excellent mathematics department, FS maths department, physics department, life sciences department and afrikaans department.
What you will gain by choosing another institution is an exec that actually focuses on education, personal safety for minority groups, skipping the annual nepotism contest (prefectship), and a cohort that hopefully doesn't drive the enablers of their entire future to insanity.
Amazing school
Jeppe high school for boys is a very good traditional boys school and I enjoy every second here. The sport is incredible and there is a real sense of brotherhood.
It's a good school, but here are my complaints
My review is based on the fact that I'm a former student of DHS in Durban. Horrible academic facilities, refuses to adopt new methods of learning (via tablets, etc) contributes nothing performance and visual arts. I can't even recommend this of you want to be serious about sports. You have to consider KES or St Stitians, or a different boarding school.
nonsense
not good for you mental health
One of the best opportunities out there
As an old boy of the school I can honestly say that this school presented many opportunities to all of its students of all categories, with many students going on to do may magneticient things, such as becoming national representatives of sports in South Africa as well as other countries, or going on to do prestigious degrees at world famous universities. My time at Jeppe High School for Boys was heaven on earth, having forged friendships that have lasted to this day, and created many of the memories and experiences which have crafted me into the man I am today. For that, I thank this school for everything it has done for me.
Unity among us all
A magnificent school environment that promotes unity among all the individuals within the premises. It enables bonds to be properly formed
Superb
Excellent sports and academic opportunities.
Schools rule
It's learning is very lovely and the experience is amazing
Excellent
The biggest privilege of my life was attending this school. You don't need siblings to have brothers. I made freinds and memories for life and it shaped me into the person I am proud to be today. Having this school behind your name definitely helps in the real world.
Culture of it's own
Greatest privilege of my life was attending this school. Made friends and memories for life. The school shaped who I am today and I'm forever grateful for my experiences there. You dont need siblings to have brothers.
Jeppe Boys adapts to change
I went to this high school and honestly it was the best decision I ever made even during lockdown. They have been absolutely brilliant they are amzing even while doing online learning and always keep up with the Times. Jeppe boys is a phenomenal school and will always have my full support
I "was" alone
I have always felt left out before jeppe at jeppe there is something for everyone
Jeppe
Jeppe is a place like no other there is always a sence of pride within the schools and the students have exceptional manners
8 Good Hope St Kensington, 2101, Johannesburg
0116141938
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Jeppe Boys has severely impacted my child’s self-esteem and confidence. A school should be a place that nurtures and builds students, not one that diminishes their sense of worth.