Monument High School (Krugersdorp)


Monument High School or Hoërskool Monument in Afrikaans is a dual medium public Afrikaans medium high school situated in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa.
The school is considered as one of the top rugby schools in South Africa and consistently rank amongst the country’s top 5 teams in the South African schools official rugby rankings. The first team rugby squad is known as the Wit Bulle. The cultural activities offered by the school include choir, debate, public speaking, Jr. united nations, Miss. Monnas, orators and revue. The school also offers sports facilities for the following sports: athletics, golf, hockey, cricket, cross country, netball, rugby, chess, swimming and tennis.
Notable alumni include former President and Nobel prize laureate, F. W. de Klerk along with numerous current and former Springbok and International rugby players.

History

Monument High School was established on 1 February 1921 as an Afrikaans medium secondary school. Current student enrollment is in excess of 2000 pupils.

Sports

Rugby

1st Team

The 'Wit Bulle' was founded by GW.Jorgenson in 1980

Politics

The following alumni from Monument High School have played for the South Africa national rugby union team:
The following alumni from Monument High School have played for other International rugby union teams:
In addition to the school's international success, Monument High School is one of the top producers of professional rugby players in South Africa, alongside other elite rugby schools like Grey College, Paul Roos Gymnasium, Bishops College and Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool