Hoërskool Menlopark


Hoërskool Menlopark is a public Afrikaans medium co-educational high school situated in the suburb of Menlopark in Pretoria in the Gauteng province of South Africa. It is one of the top and academic schools in the Gauteng, The learners are known as the Parkies.
The high school was founded in 1963 by the painter Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, It is one of the prestigious schools in the Gauteng province.

History

The high school was established in 1963, starting with 12 class rooms and 372 learners in grades 8, 9 and 10.

Coat of arms

Hoërskool Menlopark's school crest was designed by South African artist, Bettie Cilliers-Barnard, who was a big fan of Menlopark. Her daughter, actress Jana Cilliers, was also a learner at Menlopark.
The meaning of the crest:
Hoërskool Menlopark has been performing very well in sports during the year.
In order of final year at Hoërskool Menlopark