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Our Pillars

Academics

Northlands Girls’ High School (NGHS) is consistently recognised as one of the top schools in KwaZulu-Natal based on our matric results, a testament to academics remaining the primary focus of our school.

Our rich and varied academic programme offers a general formative education while at the same time emphasising the personal development of every learner in small classes.

All matric subject combinations qualify learners for university admission. During their first two years at NGHS, learners study a range of subjects, enabling them to make informed subject choices for their final phase of schooling and tertiary education. This is a school of academic rigour, and our excellent facilities enhance the learning programme.

NGHS has produced many leaders in the fields of Business, Science, Academics and the Arts. The staff and management are committed to maintaining this proud tradition.

Subjects Include:

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • IsiZulu
  • French
  • Advance Program Mathematics
  • Mathematics
  • Mathematical Literacy
  • Information Technology
  • Computer Application Technology
  • Computer Literacy
  • Physical Sciences
  • Life Sciences
  • Natural Sciences
    • Accounting
    • Business Studies
    • Economic Management Sciences
    • Music
    • Dramatic Arts
    • Visual Arts
    • History
    • Geography
    • Technology
    • Life Orientation
    • Consumer Studies
    • Engineering Graphics and Design

Cultural Activities, Clubs and Societies

Northlands Girls’ High School (NGHS) offers opportunities for all learners to excel, regardless of their aptitude. There is something for everyone, and the cultural and performing arts sphere is no different.

At NGHS, we believe that getting involved in all aspects of school life is integral to a well-rounded learner and through the Arts & Culture activities learners grow in self-confidence, discipline, conscientiousness and character.

NGHS is a passionate supporter of the Arts and encourages its pupils to participate actively in the many arts and cultural opportunities at the school which include:

These Include:

  • Art Club
  • Hip Hop Dance Club
  • Book Club
  • Catering
  • NGHS Ensemble
  • African Ensemble
  • Instrumental Ensemble
  • Poetry Club
  • Debating
  • Press Club
  • Djembe Drums
  • Environment and Conservation Association
  • First Aid
  • Coding Club
  • Public Speaking
  • Technical Team
  • Catering Club
  • Events Club

Sport & Facilities

Northlands Girls’ High School (NGHS) believes participation and achievement in sport play a vital role in the education and development of the individual, encouraging team spirit, altruism, sportsmanship, leadership and physical development.

A learner who seizes the opportunities in this sphere of school life will feel the benefit in all other areas, while establishing a lifelong pattern of healthy competition and physical fitness, encouraging them to excel in their individual area of expertise.

The NGHS High Performance Programme is an elite sporting programme that is built into the NGHS academic timetable and is available for the following sports:

  • Action Netball
  • Athletics
  • Basketball
  • Chess
  • Cross Country
  • Indoor & Outdoor Hockey
  • Netball
  • Touch rugby (15s & 7s)
  • Soccer (Football)
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Volleyball

Facilities

Astro Turf
NGHS has mini Astro Turf facilities on site and is part of a consortium owning full sized Astro Turf facilities located at Northwood School.

Swimming Pool
NGHS has a beautiful eight lane swimming pool with starting blocks, water polo facilities and change rooms.

Other Facilities
The impressive NGHS grounds house both specialist and multi-purpose courts and fields providing the following:

Athletics (including track, high jump area and long jump pit)

  • 2x Basketball Courts
  • 2x Hockey Outdoor Courts
  • 5x Netball Courts
  • 1x Touch Rugby Field
  • 1x Soccer Field
  • 3x Volleyball Courts