Grades and Academic Subject Breakdown
Port Rex is a dynamic, dual medium, co-educational school which offers its pupils a diverse and unique education model. Port Rex delivers highly skilled, employable graduates who are sought after by local and national companies.
GRADES 8 AND 9 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS:
English Home Language
Afrikaans First Additional Language
isiXhosa First Additional Language
Mathematics
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Economic Management Sciences
Technology
Creative Arts
Life Orientation
All learners follow the D.B.E. curriculum as prescribed in the CAPS document. The only exception is that at Port Rex, more emphasis is placed on Technology. Here, grade 8 and 9 learners receive “hands-on” experience with the tools and equipment which they will encounter in other senior technical subjects. At this early phase our learners are already exposed to Engineering Graphics and Design as well as workshop practice. This gives the learners the opportunity to make an informed decision when selecting their specialised technical subject at the end of Grade 9.
GRADES 10, 11 AND 12 COMPULSORY SUBJECTS:
English Home Language
Afrikaans OR isiXhosa First Additional Language
Mathematics OR Technical Mathematics
Physical Science OR Technical Science
Engineering Graphics and Design
Life Orientation
ONE SPECIALISED TECHNOLOGY SUBJECT:
Mechanical Technology (Automotive or Fitting and Machining)
Civil Technology (Woodworking)
Electrical Technology (Power Systems or Didactics)
All grade 10, 11 and 12 Port Rex learners take a selection of compulsory subjects, with the additional option of one of 3 available specialized technology subjects. The selection of the technology subject is made at the end of Grade 9 on the basis of the learner’s achievement in Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Technology. The Technology subjects each have limits imposed on numbers by factors such as safety and the number of work stations available. Read about our technical subjects
Please note: Mathematics and Physical Sciences are taken together and Technical Mathematics and Technical Sciences are taken together