Crawford North Coast

Crawford College North Coast’s dedication to excellence is an over-riding philosophy that permeates every aspect of our school.   They are committed to providing their students with the finest well-rounded education available.  They encourage independent thought, nurture talent, and inspire each student to achieve his or her potential.

Crawford College North Coast offers a selection of up to 8 specialist subjects for Grade 10 – 12 whilst Grade 9 students complete the 8 learning areas combined with several special options.  Grade 10 students do 4 compulsory subjects English (Home Language), Afrikaans or IsiZulu (First additional language), Mathematics, Mathematical Literacy and Life Orientation.  They then select 4 other subjects without being restricted to ‘packages’.  They are also encouraged to take Advanced Programme Mathematics or Advanced Programme English.

The Crawfordians create a tradition of excellence which is played on and off the sporting fields. Crawford’s cultural department is extremely vibrant and challenging, while offering extra-curricular participation in varied fields.   The sport department offers two categories of sport.  The first being traditional competitive team sports and the second individual recreational and enrichment activities.

Crawford College North Coast also runs a number of leadership programmes and additional support services and lessons.  Their facilities boast a 25m heated swimming pool, AstroTurf, tennis, netball and squash courts as well as cricket, soccer and rugby fields. The school also have Drama, Music, Art and Dance studios, a Multimedia Centre, GoLab, Science Laboratories, Audio-Visual Centre and EGD Auto CAD Centre.

Crawford College North Coast also provides boarding for male and female students.  Their students enjoy a supported and guided extended-family system, in which they can take advantage of the abundance of opportunities available with the enriching Crawford ethos.  This boarding environment has supportive boarder-teacher mentors, private small facilities with high-level of personal interaction.  There are organized off-campus visits. Facilities include private rooms for students in a secured environment.

“It was refreshing to see everyone returning in great spirits and the students being excited to navigate the challenges that 2019 will bring.  I am confident that the 2018 results will inspire them to reach their potential.

I am delighted to report that our healthy intake of new students confirms that we are offering a wonderful opportunity to students to grow and develop holistically to become responsible young adults.  Our community of parents appreciates the time and effort our quality teachers are prepared to sacrifice for their child’s well-being.” (Principal – Mr André Loots)