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Schools That Work

Investing in education: The case for independent schools in SA
Article
/ 2 August 2019

Investing in education: The case for independent schools in SA

Investing in education across the continent is becoming vital

By Victor Mupunga
​Home education – is it a possible solution?
Article
/ 29 August 2018

​Home education – is it a possible solution?

Individual attention is impossible to achieve in crowded classrooms

By Staff Reporter
In defiance of schooling stereotypes
Article
/ 30 August 2013

In defiance of schooling stereotypes

So-called ‘struggling’ schools that nevertheless succeed convey lessons we need to understand.

By Staff Reporter
Rural E Cape school learns tough lessons in leadership
Article
/ 8 August 2013

Rural E Cape school learns tough lessons in leadership

A school in the Eastern Cape shows that firm management produces excellent results.

By Staff Reporter
School triumphs against all odds
Article
/ 8 June 2013

School triumphs against all odds

With almost 100 pupils in one class, it’s hard to believe this institution boasts 100% pass rates.

By Staff Reporter
At Kharkams, they learn by heart
Article
/ 9 May 2013

At Kharkams, they learn by heart

Community conquers all at the school in Namaqualand where no one gets left behind.

By Staff Reporter
Teachers with heart see pupils soar
Article
/ 12 April 2013

Teachers with heart see pupils soar

Schools need managing to survive, but with principles and passion they thrive.

By Staff Reporter
Excellence thrives in rural isolation
Article
/ 28 March 2013

Excellence thrives in rural isolation

Hidden away in Limpopo, parents and pupils are queuing up at two schools – and for good reason.

By Staff Reporter
‘A cappella moments’ in Katlehong
Article
/ 10 March 2013

‘A cappella moments’ in Katlehong

The lessons that emerge from high-achieving disadvantaged schools should be commonplace

By Staff Reporter
The schools that defy the odds
Article
/ 1 March 2013

The schools that defy the odds

A documentary series asks what poor schools that excel are doing differently.

By Staff Reporter
Teachers who show the way
Article
/ 20 July 2012

Teachers who show the way

Real leadership enables pupils at five poor schools to succeed.

By Staff Reporter

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