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Spine Road High School

High School Cape Town
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3.5

Based on 11 reviews and 73 answers

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  • Former Student
    5.0
    14 September 2026

    Overall environment

    Being a student at spine road high has changed my life. I've met wonderful people and the teachers truly believed in me. The school and management is very considerate. We've lost a fellow classmate last year and the principal Mr Fairbin gave us time to process the loss at school, an opportunity to go home and counseling which I think really shows how they aim to go above and beyond to make a difference in every learners life.

  • Parent
    5.0
    22 July 2026

    Quick response

    The receptionist Asa Smith is very good at responding to emails,although l ddnt get placement but her ability to respond quick is exceptional.

  • Other
    1.0
    28 January 2025

    Poor service

    I just want to confirm if you offer night school and the secretary had and unacceptable attitude

  • Parent
    1.0
    15 March 2022

    No response to a concern parent

    Very bad experience with getting a hearing and never getting a meeting scheduled with the principal it stop by their secretary because c always wants to no first what the issue is about n then she say they will come back to the parent and they never do unless it's a bad thing about the child (then it isn't even such a big thing like they make it out to be),only then they will get in touch with you as a parent to complain but u can never get their attention when you as a parent have a issue with one of the teachers,children bring fire arms to school then they keep quiet and nothing is being done to that kids they only get a warning

  • Parent
    1.0
    15 March 2022

    Principle scared to see parents at Spine road high

    The most horrible school since the new principle took over,can never see the principle even when making an appointment,they are always busy or in a meeting.Secretary thinks she owns the school. Principle and vice principle is scared to see the parents.Nobody ever comes back to the parents.

  • Former Student
    4.0
    24 February 2021

    Former Student of Spine Road High

    The school is great if you want to achieve academic success and really become a confident person. However, sometimes academics take priority over building a welcoming and familial atmosphere where everyone truly cares about each other. Teachers are phenomenal and truly love what they do. The school sometimes does also not spend enough on the students. The students need to fundraiser for thing on their own and it can be a struggle. But overall, my experience was wonderful.

  • Student
    4.0
    16 January 2021

    Uniform

    The school is OK just I wish they would allow girls to wear long grey pants during winter because why should we get cold, I mean the boys are just fine while we must shiver with a skirt or dress on, does that even make sense at all?

  • Former Student
    1.0
    28 December 2020

    Horrible school

    This school is extremely homophobic and sexist and racist I'm honestly so glad I'm done with spine road. They treat you like shit when your parents aren't around but treat you like a human when they are

  • Student
    3.0
    11 May 2020

    Its ok

    Its aight...........................

  • Student
    5.0
    28 April 2020

    Spine Road High is tops!

    I am a grade 12 learner at Spine Road Highschool. Throughout my years at the school, i have experienced alot. My school has taught me that circumstances does not determine who you are or where you end up. Our school offers many opportunities for us to do something good whether academically or with our sporting codes because many of the learners are disadvantaged and come from areas where there aren't any opportunities. Our teachers put in alot of effort to make sure that we do well even though we take it for granted sometimes. We might talk bad about the school rules but deep down we know its for our own benefit because they only want whats best for us.Our uniform teaches us discipline because at other schools casual clothes are allowed making the learners looking untidy. Over the years Spine Road High has produced many successful students and has played a major role during the apartheid regime when the students of the school fought for our rights.Spine Road Highschool for me is and will always be tops✌

  • Student
    5.0
    2 April 2020

    My school always improves every year

    Im a grade12 learner at spine road high and through all my years attending spine road its a productive school and always makes the learners the main priority.They are in the process of turning that school around and making it one of the best schools in our area.