Academics at DHS
Academics at DHS
Academic education is one of the great challenges of the 21st Century. We live in a society that is changing with exponential rapidity. It is governed by shifting and blindingly quick technologies, environmental challenges and alarming conflict patterns. It is into this world that all school-leaving adults are launched. The boys, who are becoming men at DHS, are no exception.
Cognisant of the demands that will be made on the adults of tomorrow, DHS prepares its learners with the best possible education in this regard. Academic education is perhaps the most important component of this preparation and extends far beyond the achievement of exam results.

This school was built 155 years ago on the foundations of Loyalty, Trust, Pride, Honour and Courage – foundations that continue to this day.
This school was built 155 years ago on the foundations of Loyalty, Trust, Pride, Honour and Courage – foundations that continue to this day.
GET and FET Subjects Offered at DHS:
DHS offers the following subjects in the GET and FET phases:
GET and FET Subjects Offered at DHS:
DHS offers the following subjects in the GET and FET phases:
Senior Phase
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English Home Language |
Afrikaans First Additional Language |
isiZulu First Additional Language |
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy |
Accounting |
Business Studies |
Economics |
Geography |
Natural Sciences |
History |
Information Technology |
Physical Sciences |
Life Sciences |
Visual Arts |
Dramatic Arts |
Engineering Graphics & Design |
Junior Phase
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English Home Language |
Afrikaans First Additional Language |
isiZulu First Additional Language |
Economic Management Sciences |
Arts and Culture |
Technology |
Geography |
History |
Natural Sciences |
Life Orientation |
Mathematics |

Academic Information
Academic Information
Current class sizes in Grade 8 and 9 stand are a maximum of 28 learners per class. The philosophy behind this is to ensure that pupils in these two grades receive as much academic support as possible when they are making the transition from primary to high school. In certain subjects (ie, Mathematics and Languages) some classes are split even further to ensure that individual attention is provided to pupils who may experience difficulties in these specific subject areas.
Class sizes in Grades 10 – 12 vary according to subject choice and may vary from 1:15 to 1:30 (maximum). In addition to a well structured mentorship programme, learner support department and counselling policy at the school, we also offer Mathematics, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, English and Afrikaans Support Services to learners after hours should they wish to achieve additional expert tuition.
Academic Achievement
Academic Achievement