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1868

The first school was founded in 1868 and was known as "St. Peter's Church". The first teacher was Mr Soph or Soff. It was later known as the "Anglican Church School" and Mr W.H. Paterson was the appointed headmaster.

1884

In 1884, Reverend Van Zyl founded the Dutch Reformed Church School. The first teachers were Soph, Telètt, McKlene and Knoebel.

1897

In 1897, the St. Peter's Mission School and the Dutch Reformed Church School united to form the "Public School". Mr S.G. du Toit was the first headmaster. Classes were conducted in the Dutch Reformed Church Hall. The school had approximately 30 pupils and three teachers of whom Meester Paterson and "Swallow" Neethling were the best known.

1907 - 1911

Construction of the stone building below Hoy's Koppie began in 1907 and the building came into use in 1911 with Mr S.G. du Toit as headmaster, Miss Bredenkamp responsible for sub. A and B, Mr Paterson for st. 1 to 4 and Miss Neethling for st. 5 and 6. Dutch and English pupils were taught together in the same class.

1918 - 1931

In 1918, the school gained primary school status and became a state school. Mr S.G. du Toit occupied the post of headmaster until 1920. In 1921, the school became a secondary school and Mr Fick was appointed headmaster because Mr Du Toit lacked the necessary qualifications. In 1931, Mr Lomberg succeeded Mr Fick.

1941

In 1941, the school gained senior school status. Mr B.J. Joubert (Oom Joepie) occupied the post of acting headmaster from 1940 to 1945 while Mr Lomberg took part in the Second World War. Mr Lomberg did not return after the war, but instead became head of Observatory Boy's High School. Mr H.C. Jones took over as principal of the school from Mr Joubert in January 1946. The senior and primary schools separated in 1952 and Mr N.P.J.S. van Staden was appointed as head of the primary school. Both schools continued to exist on the same grounds. In 1962, Mr B.A. Kuyler succeeded him and in 1978, Mr H.B. Nell was appointed as headmaster. Mr Nell retired on 31 March 1995. Mr J. B. Cilliers became headmaster in 1995.

1977 - 1992

A new senior school was built behind Hoy's Koppie and came into use in 1977. After many visits to the WCED and eventually with the help of Mr Lampie Fick, MP for Caledon, the old senior school was renovated and incorporated into the primary school.

On 1 May 1992, the school was declared a state-aided school.

1995

Since 1995 the parents of Hermanus Primary undertook the following improvements for their own account: Building of the school hall, building of 10 classrooms, 4 garages, a tuck shop, pavilion, club house, cloakrooms, two admin blocks, three hockey fields, astro and automatic irrigation for the sport fields. Many other smaller projects were also completed.

2014

In 2014 we built a multi-functional cultural centre of 180 m2. Our vision is to further develop the arts and music with the facility. A staffroom for our ground staff along with two new garages for our busses completed the building project. One of our garages behind the junior block has been transformed into a new classroom.

2022

At the end of 2022, Mr Cilliers retired after 42 years of service, 27 years as school principal. We are indebted to him for the excellent growth he championed. We are privileged to have Mr du Preez lead our school during the 2023 school year.

School Song

Between mountain and sea Hoy’s Koppie stands free
guarding the school that we dearly love.
Where we learn to face the future with grace.
A foundation to conquer the rough.
Where the salt and sea spray
Add taste to each day
Rugged krantzes guard from the blue.
We are proud of our school, where the rock as a rule
symbolizes the work that we do.
Hermanus our school – we will honour your name
with each step that we take on to fame.

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