Highbury Preparatory School

Highbury Preparatory School is a South African private school for boys located in Hillcrest (eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality), KwaZulu-Natal.

Highbury Preparatory School
Highbury Preparatory School crest
Location
Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa
Coordinates	29.7805°S 30.7577°E / -29.7805; 30.7577
Information
Type	Private
Motto	Jamais Arriere (Never Behind)
Religious affiliation(s)	Christian
Established	1903; 121 years ago (1903)
Founder	Sibella Douglas McMillan
Locale	Suburban
Headteacher	Roland Lacock
Grades	0000 - 7
Number of students	600+
Color(s)	Navy blue, Khaki
School fees	R68 652 - R138 544 p.a. (2024 Per year, depending on grade)
Website	www.hps.co.za

History

Highbury was founded in 1903 by Sibella Douglas McMillan, née Duff. It was named after Highbury House School in England, which was established by Sibella McMillan's father, the Reverend Charles Duff.

Headteachers

• Sibella Douglas McMillan
• Elliot Douglas McMillan
• John Sholto Douglas McMillan
• Robert Clarence
• Richard Stanly
• Brendon Carol (January 2015 - July 2016)
• Roland Lacock (January 2017 – present)

Notable alumni

See also: Category:Alumni of Highbury Preparatory School

• Imraan Coovadia (author)
• Dale Benkenstein (cricketer)
• Paul Maritz (former Microsoft executive; VMware CEO)
• Mike Melvill (test pilot)
• Mike Procter (cricketer)
• Bobby Skinstad (rugby player)
• Lungi Ngidi (cricketer)

Highbury Today

Highbury is a day school in Hillcrest, KwaZulu-Natal for boys from Grade R - 7.

Richard Stanley who succeeded Mr Clarence in 1994, was followed by Brendon Carrol in January 2015. In July 2017, Roland Lacock became Highbury's seventh Head Master.

In 2009, Highbury closed its boarding and opened a co-educational pre-primary school called Weavers' Nest. In 2017, Weavers' Nest opened a Grade 0000 class.

References

External links

• Highbury official site