SMA Negeri 5 Bandung, high school in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia
SMA Negeri 5 Bandung is a public secondary school in Bandung, Indonesia, serving students in grades 10 through 12. The main building dates to the colonial period and features sturdy construction with high walls and many windows, while the campus grounds show a mix of older and newer sections.
The building was constructed during Dutch colonial rule and designed by architect Charles Prosper Wolff Schoemaker. It served as a military base for Japanese forces during World War II, then returned to educational use after Indonesia gained independence in 1951.
The school is known as the fifth public high school in Bandung, reflecting its position in the city's education system. Students move through campus in uniforms, and the grounds blend colonial-era structures with newer additions that show how the place has evolved.
The school is located on Jalan Belitung and accessible by public transport. Note that this is an active school, so campus activity is highest during regular school hours and the site functions as a working educational institution.
The school was once part of a program aiming for international recognition, with partnerships to schools in Singapore, Malaysia, and Australia. This initiative ended in 2013, and the institution returned to operating as a standard national school.
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