Eunice High School (Bloemfontein)
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(She conquers, who conquers herself)
| Eunice High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
3 Jock Meiring Street, Park West, Bloemfontein , South Africa | |
| Information | |
| Type | All-girls public school |
| Motto | Vincit qui se vincit (She conquers, who conquers herself) |
| Established | 5 June 1875 |
| Sister school | Eunice Primary School and Eunice Pre-Primary School |
| School district | District 9 |
| Headmaster | Zinnette de Wet |
| Grades | 8–12 |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 14 to 18 |
| Language | English |
| Schedule | 07:30 - 14:00 |
| Campus | Urban |
| Campus type | Suburban |
| Colours | Green, white and gold |
| Nickname | Eunice / EHS |
| Rival | Oranje Meisie Skool |
| Accreditation | Free State Department of Education |
| Website | www |
Eunice High School is a girls' boarding school/day school located in Bloemfontein, South Africa. The language of instruction is English. In 2015 Eunice was recognised as the Top Performing Public School in South Africa.[1]
Originally named the Oranje Vrij Staat Dames Instituut, the school was founded in 1875 on the initiative of the Dutch Reformed Church. The name Eunice is a biblical reference to the mother of Timothy in the New Testament. It is a Greek word meaning "happy victory". Eunice was founded in the Scottish education tradition. Its first headmistress was summoned from Stirling to replicate Scottish standards and values in Bloemfontein.[citation needed]
In 1902 Ella Campbell Scarlett became the first and only doctor employed at the school, and is known as the first woman medical practitioner in Bloemfontein, South Africa.[2]
Notable alumnae
- Olga Kirsch, poet[3]
- Kayla Swarts, field hockey[4]
- Taheera Augousti, field hockey[5][6][7]
