Our Subject Offering
Hoërskool John Vorster offers a wide range of subjects for Grade 8 to 12, structured across four main streams: Sciences, Commerce, Humanities, and Technical. As a school that embraces both academic and technical excellence, learners can choose subjects that align with their strengths, interests, and future career paths. Full details are provided by the school — please contact the office for the most current subject guide.
Grade 8 and 9 Subjects
| Subject (English) | Vak (Afrikaans) |
|---|---|
| English HL | Afrikaans HT |
| Afrikaans EAT | Engels FAL |
| Mathematics | Wiskunde |
| Natural Sciences | Natuurwetenskappe |
| Creative Arts | Skeppende Kuns |
| EMS | EBW |
| History | Geskiedenis |
| Technology | Tegnologie |
| Geography | Geografie |
| Life Orientation | Lewensoriëntering |
| LO-Sport | LO-Sport |
Grade 10 – 12 Subject Choices
Learners choose their subjects at the end of Grade 9. Subjects marked with † carry a centre fee.
| Subject (English) | Vak (Afrikaans) |
|---|---|
| Technical Science | Tegniese Wetenskap |
| Technical Mathematics | Tegniese Wiskunde |
| Mechanical Technology – Fitting & Turning † | Meganiese Tegnologie – Pas en Draai † |
| Electrical Technology – Power Systems † | Elektriese Tegnologie – Kragstelsels † |
| Engineering Graphics and Design | Ingenieurs Grafika en Ontwerp |
| Agricultural Technology † | Landbou Tegnologie † |
| Information Technology † | Informasie Tegnologie † |
| Computer Applications Technology † | Rekenaar Toepassings Tegnologie † |
| Accounting | Rekeningkunde |
| Life Sciences | Lewenswetenskappe |
| Tourism | Toerisme |
| Geography | Geografie |
| Hospitality Studies † | Gasvryheidstudie † |
| Physical Sciences | Fisiese Wetenskappe |
| Business Studies | Besigheidstudies |
| Mathematical Literacy | Wiskundige Geletterdheid |
| Mathematics | Wiskunde |
† Centre fee applies. Contact the school office at info@johnvorster.co.za or 011 814-8218 for details.