Holy Cross High School
An independent Catholic girls' high school in Maitland, Cape Town — serving our community since 1910.
Guided by Gospel values and the legacy of the Sisters of the Holy Cross — empowering young women through accessible, faith-centred education.
1910
Founded
CAPS
Curriculum
8 – 12
Grades
Independent
School Type
1321132
Exam Centre
Metro Central
District
Celebrating 115 Years
From our beginnings in 1910 to today, Holy Cross High School has stood as a place of faith, learning, and community in Maitland.
This aerial celebration — learners standing together as “115” — marks more than a century of Catholic girls’ education, resilience, and shared purpose.
Explore Our HistoryA School with Purpose
For over a century, Holy Cross has been more than a school — it is a community committed to justice, dignity, and the education of women.
Catholic Ethos
Rooted in Gospel values, human dignity, and the tradition of the Sisters of the Holy Cross. A faith community built on justice and service.
Girls' Education
A dedicated girls' high school for Grades 8–12, empowering young women through quality CAPS-aligned education since 1910.
Accessible Fees
We are committed to keeping fees at an absolute minimum — making private Catholic education accessible to every family.
Phoenix · Dragon · Gryphon
House identity builds belonging, healthy competition, and school spirit across Grades 8–12.
Courage, renewal, and rising together.
Strength, determination, and spirit.
Wisdom, loyalty, and guardianship.
Life at Holy Cross
Faith, friendship, and learning — a glimpse of the community that calls Maitland home.
CommunityFaithAcademics
Campus lifeLearning that Prepares Young Women
Holy Cross follows the South African CAPS curriculum. Learners work toward the National Senior Certificate (NSC), with CAPS-aligned resources across Grades 8–12.
From classroom to laboratory, our focus remains excellence with accessibility — quality Catholic education for ordinary families.
Read Our StoryWhat Shapes Our Days
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Faith & Formation
Liturgy, prayer, and Gospel values remain at the heart of school life throughout the year.
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Learning in Action
CAPS-aligned classrooms and laboratories prepare young women for the National Senior Certificate.
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House Spirit
Phoenix, Dragon, and Gryphon bring colour, camaraderie, and healthy competition to campus life.
Voices of Holy Cross
“Holy Cross feels like a family — faith, friendship, and real care for every girl.”
Parent of a Grade 10 learner
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Our Core Values
Over 100 Years of Catholic Education
Founded around 1910 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, our school has stood at the heart of Maitland for generations — nurturing faith, resilience, and academic excellence.
During apartheid, Holy Cross became one of Cape Town's first "open" schools — refusing to turn away learners across racial lines, at significant financial cost, sustained by the Sisters themselves.
Read Our Full Story1910
Founded
116
Years Strong
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Grade Levels
Girls
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Ready to Join Our Community?
We welcome learners from all backgrounds. Our admissions policy does not discriminate on race, religion, or academic ability.
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