Herman Janse van Rensburg
Principal & Founder
Founded the school in 1999 and still teaches in it — Life Sciences and Physical Sciences. Prospective parents deal with the Principal directly, not an admissions department.
About False Bay High School
One of the first small-class, dual-medium independent high schools in South Africa — and, since 1999, one of the Helderberg’s most consistent.
Our story
Founded on 16 January 1999
False Bay High School was founded by visionary Principal Herman Janse van Rensburg and his wife Lisa Janse van Rensburg on 16 January 1999, in order to provide the best quality education in the Helderberg area.
The school was one of the first small-class, dual-medium private schools in the country. Its dedication to quality education and its Christian roots have undoubtedly made it one of the oldest and best high schools in the Helderberg — if not the country.
As a cosy, small school with class sizes ranging from two to six learners, we create an environment where caring and family values thrive. Our aim is to nurture well-rounded young individuals who embody qualities of capability, respect and kindness.
We strongly believe in fostering personal excellence in all our students. We celebrate hard work, courage to try new things, and a willingness to learn and support others.
You can also read about the school on Wikipedia.
At our core
Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence
These four values are not a poster in the foyer. They are the standard every learner is held to, and the standard we hold ourselves to.
Respect
For teachers, for classmates, for the school — and for beliefs different from our own.
Integrity
Doing the honest thing when the marks, the deadline or the crowd say otherwise.
Service
Using what you learn here in the service of others, at school and beyond it.
Excellence
Personal excellence — measured against your own best, not someone else’s.
Leadership
Management & governing body
The purpose of a school governing body is to provide strategic direction, ensure quality education, and promote equal opportunities for all learners.
Lisa Janse van Rensburg
Founder & Head of Administration
Runs the day-to-day operations of the school — systems, structures and support functions, including fees and administration. Your first point of contact on accounts.
Claerwen MacIntyre
Vice Principal
Supports the Principal in the academic and daily running of the school, and teaches Business Studies and Accounting in Grades 10–12, EMS in Grades 8–9 and Mathematical Literacy in Grade 12.
Dr Michael Janse van Rensburg
History Educator & Management
Teaches History to learners in Grades 10–12 and assists with the management functions of the school.
Registration & accreditation
Independent, but fully accountable
False Bay High School is registered with the Department of Basic Education and accredited by Umalusi, the Council for Quality Assurance in General and Further Education and Training.
Our curriculum aligns with South Africa’s National Department of Basic Education and is closely monitored by the Western Cape Education Department. Learners write the same National Senior Certificate as every other South African matriculant — their results carry exactly the same weight at every university and college.
- Registered with the Department of Basic Education
- Umalusi accredited since 2016
- Full CAPS curriculum and Annual Teaching Plan
- Monitored by the Western Cape Education Department
School moments
Twenty-seven years, diarised
Matric farewells, prize-givings, campus extensions and ordinary school days — from 2001 to today.
See it for yourself
Our Principal or Vice-Principal will be happy to answer any questions about the school you may have.