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| Roedean School (SA) | |
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| Location | |
Princess of Wales Terrace , | |
| Information | |
| School type | Private &Boarding |
| Motto | Honneur Aulx Dinges (Honour to the Worthy) |
| Religious affiliation | Christianity |
| Established | 1903; 122 years ago (1903) |
| Founder | Theresa Lawrence |
| Sister school | Roedean School |
| School number | 011 647 3200 |
| Headmistress | Mrs Phuti Mogale |
| Executive Director | Mrs Lindi Dlamini |
| Grades | 0–12 |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 5 to 18 |
| Number of students | 750 girls |
| Language | English |
| Schedule | 07:30 - 15:00 |
| Campus | Urban Campus |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colours | Blue Green White |
| Nickname | Roedeanian |
| School fees | Upper V (Grade 10), Ante Matric (Grade 11), Matric (Grade 12) R218 877 Lower V (Grade 8), Middle V (Grade 9) R198 850 |
| Exam board | IEB |
| Alumnae | Old Roedeanians |
| Website | www.roedeanschool.co.za |
Roedean School for Girls is aprivateEnglish medium andboarding school for girls situated in the suburb ofParktown in the city ofJohannesburg in theGauteng province ofSouth Africa.
The school was founded in 1903 by Theresa Lawrence[1]: 303 and, Katherine Margaret Earle: two young women in their early thirties, both educated at theUniversity of Cambridge. They acted as joint Heads of School during the years 1903–1930. It is a sister school ofRoedean School inBrighton, England which was founded by three older sisters of Theresa Lawrence, namely Penelope, Millicent, and Dorothy.
The school began with 22 pupils, and was situated in a small house in Jeppestown, Johannesburg. In 1904, it relocated to its current site in Parktown, Johannesburg.[1]: 303
SirHerbert Baker, a prominent architect responsible for many of Johannesburg's most historical houses and monuments, designed the original school buildings.[1]: 302 The oldest structures include St. Ursula's Building and Founder's Hall. Over the years, additions have been made, but the signature Herbert Baker features, with arches, colonnades, unwashed brickwork, and courtyards have been maintained.
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Roedean's leavers write theIndependent Examinations Board exams.
The sports that are offered in the school are:
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