Harriston Combined School - High School

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High School

Harriston School prepares learners for the IEB National Senior Certificate, with consistently strong academic results and access to leading tertiary institutions. We focus on developing well-rounded individuals through a balanced programme that builds knowledge, character, and resilience. Our goal is to inspire every learner to achieve excellence and contribute meaningfully to society.

Senior Phase (Grade 8-9) learners take the following academic subjects:

1. Afrikaans First Additional
2. Arts and Culture
3. Economic and Management Sciences
4. English Home Language
5. Human and Social Sciences
6. Information Technology
7. Life Orientation
8. Mathematics
9. Natural Sciences

FET Phase (Grade 10 - 12) Content Subjects to choose from:

1. Accounting

2. Business Studies

3. Computer Applications Technology

4. Further Studies Mathematics

5. Geography

6. Information Technology

7. Life Sciences

8. Physical Sciences
9. Visual Arts

Click here for more detailed subject choices for FET Phase.

Current online offers

1. History
2. isiZulu
3. Sesotho

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Compulsory subjects for Grades 10 - 12

1. English Home Language

2. Afrikaans First Additional Language/

2.1. isiZulu First Additional Language/

2.2. Sesotho First Additional Language

3. Mathematics/

3.1 Mathematical Literacy

4. Life Orientation

Assessment accodmmodations

We proudly provide IEB accommodations for learners with barriers to learning, ensuring that every student has equitable access to assessments and the opportunity to succeed. This commitment reflects our belief in “Talent in Every Child”—recognising that each learner’s abilities can shine when given the right support, and that true excellence comes from nurturing diverse strengths and unlocking potential in every individual.

“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.” — William Butler Yeats