King Edward VII School, school in Johannesburg
King Edward VII School is a boys' boarding school in Johannesburg that enrolls students roughly aged 14 to 18. The campus combines historic brick buildings with modern sports facilities including tennis courts, basketball courts, a swimming pool, and multiple playing fields.
The school was founded in 1902, shortly after the Second Boer War ended, and was initially housed in a converted cigar factory. It moved in 1904 to a mansion in Barnato Park and later in 1911 to its current location on Houghton Ridge, where purpose-built buildings were constructed.
The school is named after King Edward VII, whose death preceded its founding by a short time. School culture emphasizes discipline and camaraderie, with students in red, green, and white uniforms displaying school pride and tradition.
The school is located in Houghton Estate, a quiet suburb with good access to Johannesburg city center. Visitors should know that the grounds are extensive and comfortable walking shoes are helpful when exploring the campus.
The 1911 school building is registered as a National Monument, and the school operates three separate boarding houses, with the oldest, School House, built in 1937 and specifically designed to help new students settle in. The school grounds were originally part of a residence for children orphaned in the First World War before being converted to a campus.
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