Subject Choices

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.

Learner receiving a university degree

Grade 8 and 9 Subjects

Subject (English) Vak (Afrikaans)
English HLAfrikaans HT
Afrikaans EATEngels FAL
MathematicsWiskunde
Natural SciencesNatuurwetenskappe
Creative ArtsSkeppende Kuns
EMSEBW
HistoryGeskiedenis
TechnologyTegnologie
GeographyGeografie
Life OrientationLewensoriëntering
LO-SportLO-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 ScienceTegniese Wetenskap
Technical MathematicsTegniese Wiskunde
Mechanical Technology – Fitting & Turning †Meganiese Tegnologie – Pas en Draai †
Electrical Technology – Power Systems †Elektriese Tegnologie – Kragstelsels †
Engineering Graphics and DesignIngenieurs Grafika en Ontwerp
Agricultural Technology †Landbou Tegnologie †
Information Technology †Informasie Tegnologie †
Computer Applications Technology †Rekenaar Toepassings Tegnologie †
AccountingRekeningkunde
Life SciencesLewenswetenskappe
TourismToerisme
GeographyGeografie
Hospitality Studies †Gasvryheidstudie †
Physical SciencesFisiese Wetenskappe
Business StudiesBesigheidstudies
Mathematical LiteracyWiskundige Geletterdheid
MathematicsWiskunde

† Centre fee applies. Contact the school office at info@johnvorster.co.za or 011 814-8218 for details.