Delmas High School

Hoërskool Delmas is a public, tuition-charging high school located in Delmas, Mpumalanga, South Africa, serving grades 8–12 with both Afrikaans and English as languages of instruction. The school was established in 1953 and operates under the Mpumalanga Department of Education. Its current address is 1 Hendrik Verwoerd Avenue, Delmas West, 2210. The school is popularly known as “Dellies” and features two hostels on its premises. The student population was around 670 as of 2014. School colors include blue, red, white, and teal, and their motto is “Goed begin is half gewin.” The school offers a wide range of sporting activities, including athletics, cricket, cross country, golf, hockey, netball, rugby, and tennis[3].

The history of Hoërskool Delmas began with its first grade 11 class in January 1953 and the first matriculation exams written in December 1954. Notably, on February 4, 1956, a cornerstone inscribed “Daar op die rooi bult” was laid. The school has played an active role in the community, hosting its first inter-high sporting event in 1980[3].

For further details, including contact information and official updates, visit the school’s website or refer to regional school directories[5].

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