George Campbell School of Technology

George Campbell School of Technology is a public high school specialising in technical education, located in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The school was founded as George Campbell Technical High School in 1963 and today has a co-educational student body of over 1100 pupils. The curriculum includes the compulsory subjects of Mathematics, Physical Science & Chemistry, Engineering Graphics and Design, English and Afrikaans or IsiZulu.

Electives offered are:
Woodworking
Civil Construction
Civil Services
Fitting and Machining
Automotive
Welding
Electrical Technology (Light Current)
Electrical Technology (Heavy Current)
Digital Electronics

Facilities
 The Media Centre is available to all students to use during breaks and after school. Besides books, there are computers connected to the Internet, printers and photocopy facilities. The school employs a full-time librarian.
 The swimming pool is 25m long and is used extensively by the school swimming and water polo teams.
 The Information Technology Centre is divided into two sections so that two classes can be accommodated at the same time. One section has 32 computers and the other 34. In 2006 a third computer room was added with 34 computers. The computers in the centre are networked, linked to high speed printers and the Internet. All students do ICDL or Computer Literacy classes in grades 8 and 9 where they learn about the parts, construction and development of the computer, the Internet, and programs.

In Grade 10 learners have the choice of doing either IT, where they learn programming, such as Java, or CAT (Computer Applications Technology) where they learn computer applications such as databases, word processors and webpage design. These subjects are done through to grade 12.

The school is a registered ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) centre where learners and staff can be trained and tested to obtain an ICDL, an internationally recognised computer qualification.

Electrical Technology Centre
The Electrical Technology Centre is a meticulously equipped institution capable of accommodating a diverse range of disciplines as outlined in its curriculum, including Electrical (Heavy Current), Electronics (Light Current), Digital Systems, and Communication Systems. Notably, the Electrical Department places significant emphasis on the practical component, recognizing its essential role in reinforcing theoretical knowledge.

Civil Technology Centre
The institute offers dedicated facilities tailored to the distinct Civil Technology domains encompassed within its campus curriculum, encompassing Woodworking, Plumbing, and Construction. These meticulously outfitted workshops provide students with invaluable hands-on opportunities to acquire practical proficiencies in each of these specialized areas.

Within the FET curriculum, students are afforded a comprehensive exposure to the realm of Civil Technology. This educational framework enables students to delve into the intricacies of architectural design and construction, facilitating an exploration of the diverse materials integral to the construction of various structures.

Mechanical Technology Centre
The introduction of the NCS document brought about a significant addition to the syllabus, in the form of a novel subject known as Mechanical Technology. This subject centered on technological processes, encompassing design, systematic problem-solving, and the practical application of scientific principles. Notably, Mechanical Technology consolidated the previously distinct subjects of Motor Mechanics, Fitting and Turning, and Technica Mechanica into a unified curriculum.

In a more recent development, the school has undertaken a diversification of its Mechanical Technology discipline. This evolution is evidenced by the reintegration of innovative and hands-on technical subjects within the Mechanical Technology framework, including Automotive Technology, Welding, and Fitting and Machining.

AutoCAD Centre
The CAD center operates a network of 35 computers, all equipped with AutoCAD software. The facility is staffed by a team of four proficient educators, each possessing the requisite qualifications to instruct Grade 10 through Grade 12 students in the usage of AutoCAD. Notably, the curriculum extends to Grade 12 learners, where in addition to AutoCAD instruction, they are also provided with comprehensive training in 3D modeling techniques.

Sport
On Saturdays, a total of 14 teams participate in competitive matches, with notable achievements observed in the Under 14 and 15 divisions, where victories have been secured against some of the premier schools within the top 3 rankings in KwaZulu-Natal. 

In the year 2007, the school experienced a resurgence in rugby prowess, evidenced by the first team's remarkable performance. Out of the 15 games played, an impressive 11 victories were clinched. 

Additionally, the school had the distinction of hosting the prestigious annual FNB KZN-GAUTENG Tournament, while also serving as a training venue for the revered Springboks rugby team. The Springboks utilized the school's rugby fields as a training ground before embarking on their journey to France.

George Campbell Technical High School has also garnered a noteworthy reputation for its outstanding proficiency in football within the KwaZulu-Natal region. The First XI, led by the astute coaching of Nhlanhla Bulose and under the captaincy of Ntokozo Madela, achieved a remarkable accomplishment by sustaining an undefeated record throughout the duration of the KZN Inter-Schools League from 2017 to 2019.

The educational institution further provides a range of sporting pursuits, including but not limited to:
Swimming
Rugby
Rugby Sevens
Football
Water Polo
Hockey
Cricket
Surfing & Bodyboarding
Netball
Chess

The educational institution further provides a range of extracurricular pursuits, including but not limited to:
Poetry Club
Drama Club
Choir Club
Revolutions Club
Interact Club
Durban Youth Council

External links

Education in Durban
Schools of technology in KwaZulu-Natal
Educational institutions established in 1963
1963 establishments in South Africa