Allen Glen High School is a co-educational public school that is located in Roodepoort, Gauteng.
| Allen Glen High School | |
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| Location | |
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Landhuis Street / Jim Fouche Drive, Roodepoort , South Africa | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, coeducational |
| Motto | Confidence |
| Established | 1992 |
| Locale | Urban |
| Principal | A Mabitsi |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Number of students | Approximately 1000, girls and boys. |
| Color(s) | Gold and blue |
| Website | Official website |
History
Allen Glen High School first opened its doors in 1992. Its name was inspired by the name of the suburb, Allens Nek.[1] William Pope was elected as the schools' first headmaster, with 199 pupils. The first pupils wore t-shirts and jeans but have since changed and now wear official school uniform.[2][3]
Notable alumni
- Mmusi Maimane - Politician, former President of the Democratic Alliance (South Africa)
- Thulisile Phongolo - Actress
- Nasty C - Musician