Frequently Asked Questions

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How much are the school fees and what are the payment options? R18,000 for 2024 payable by end of February with a 5% discount. Or equal instalments payable over 10 months (January to October).
What are the school fees for 2024? R18,000 for the year.
What time are the learners released from school? Please check your daughter's timetable as on certain days the times may vary, however usually between 2.30pm and 2.40pm.
What time and when is the uniform shop open? Monday to Wednesday from 8am to 2pm.
Where are you situated? 149 Hoosen Haffejee Street. (Corner of Hoosen Haffejee and Peter Kirchhoff Street).
What are your school office hours? Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 3.30pm;  Friday 7.30am to 3.00pm.
How many learners are there at your school? 525 – 540 at any given time.
Do you have any space for my child? (Grades 8-12) Unfortunately, we have no more spaces available for 2024. Applications for 2025 are now open online and close on the 15th of March 2024.
Why do you not have a space for my child? We are a very small school and can only accommodate a certain number of learners.
What are the price of your uniforms? The price list is on D6 Connect. Alternatively call the school uniform shop to request a price list.
What do they have to wear in winter & summer? Please call the uniform shop. They will update you on what is needed and prices.
What is the Principal’s email address? All email to admin@russellhigh.co.za
Are you still open for applications? Closing date for 2025 applications is the 15th of March 2024.
Does my child have extra lessons today? All learners who have extra lessons will bring a letter home with the dates and times.
Do you have a boarding establishment? No.
Do you have a swimming pool? No.
Will you allow me to sell food at the school to the students? No, we have a tuck shop already.
Is it just a girls school or can boys also go to school there? Yes, it is girls only. No boys allowed.
I need to pay for school fees, do you take cash. No. we do not take cash for security reasons. Please deposit the money straight into the school account.
Do you have a card machine? No.
Does the school have a matric ball? No, we have a smart lunch for the matrics only. There is no extra charge for this and no special clothing needs to be bought.