EDEN COLLEGE DURBAN
Our leading EDEN College caters for pupils in Grades 8 to 12 and offers a range of FET subjects, which will enable them to specialise in the subjects that best suit them. The College has a record of exceptional academic achievements, as well as a tradition of excellence in cultural activities such as drama, music, debating, public speaking and, in particular, dance.
We at EDEN are privileged to have a team of highly qualified educators who are acknowledged as experts in their fields and are exceptional at encouraging independent thought, developing talents and inspiring each student to achieve his or her maximum potential. Our pupils leave us as confident, mature, responsible and motivated individuals who go on to excel in their chosen fields.
Every senior student is on a pathway — a pathway that includes various trials and successes. This involves a fine balancing act, with academic success being paramount and requiring outstanding facilitation and monitoring. Embarking on this pathway at Eden can change your life.
Christa Booysens heads up Eden College Durban
Christa matriculated in 1979 and went on to complete her teaching degree in 1983, through the University of the Free State, where she majored in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. At a later stage, she continued her studies through the University of Stellenbosch and was awarded her Honours in Educational Management.
Christa started her career as a Physical Science teacher at Kuswag High School and moved from there to Port Natal High School, where she taught Physics and Mathematics. After a short sabbatical with the birth of her daughter, Christa joined the Crawford group at the Durban campus. In 2007 with the inauguration of EDEN Durban, she was appointed as the Physical Science teacher. In 2016, Christa spread her wings and was appointed as a lecturer at STADIO, lecturing Natural Science and Mathematics while helping to shape the minds of future teachers. During her tenure at STADIO, Christa wrote a CPTD course in Natural Science.
In 2018, Christa re-joined Eden as the Deputy Principal and still taught Mathematics and Physical Science.
Christa was appointed as the Principal of Eden Durban in 2023.
As her favourite scientist Albert Einstein ones said: “Education is not the learning of facts, but training the mind to think.”
Eden College Curriculum
Pupils at Eden College Durban choose from a wide selection of subjects.
GET Phase (Grade 8-9) Subjects
- English
- Afrikaans OR isiZulu (FAL – First Additional Language)
- isiZulu* OR French* OR Hebrew*(SAL – Second Additional Language)
- Mathematics
- Natural Science
- History
- Geography
- Economic Management Sciences
- Technology
- Digitech Technology
- Arts & Culture
- Life Orientation
- Physical Education
- One of the following –
– Specialist Art*
– Specialist Dance*
– Specialist Drama*
– Specialist Music*
– Jewish Studies*
* Choice subjects
FET College (Grade 10 – 12) Subjects
- All pupils take English and Life Orientation (including Physical Education).
- All pupils select a second South African language – EITHER Afrikaans OR isiZulu
All pupils select four more from the following list (subject to various criteria as laid out)
- French
- Mathematics
- Mathematical Literacy
- Physical Science
- Life Science (Biology)
- Geography
- History
- Accountancy
- Business Studies
- Dance Studies
- Drama Studies
- Music
- Visual Art
- Information Technology
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Believing in holistic education, the school has a wide selection of activities on offer, creating much opportunity for individual growth and team participation. At Eden, recognition is given for all achievements, including those attained in sports and activities not offered by the school.
Sports offered at the various levels include: Cricket, Hockey, Netball, Soccer (Boys’ & Girls’), Tennis, Swimming, Athletics, Playgolf, Judo, and Karate.
Boasting a fine tradition in the cultural sphere, activities on offer include: Drama, Music*, Dance (Multi-Discipline), Debating, Public Speaking, Toast Masters, Chess, Choir, Speech Lessons, Drum Circle and Percussion Group
Other activity clubs include: Interact (Community Outreach Club affiliated to Rotary International), ECO Club, Gender Club and Dance Committee.
Please note that certain of these activities are offered as optional extras.
* The Eden Music School boasts a number of talented music teachers who offer Piano, Voice, Guitar (Classical, Electric, Folk & Bass), Strings (esp. Violin & Cello), Drum Kit and Theory of Music. In fact: Name the instrument and the music department will endeavor to source the best teacher available! External Examinations are offered for UNISA, Royal Schools and Trinity College, from Grade 1 up to the requirements for matriculation in Music
Eden Culture
Eden College is well known for its wealth of cultural talent. Pupils are able to matriculate with arts subjects including: Visual Arts, Dance Studies, Drama Studies and Music Studies. Every year the school hosts many cultural happenings in its full calendar –
- A number of Art Exhibitions
- Musical soirees
- Drumming performances
- Dance shows
- Stage shows for the Preparatory – both Junior and Senior Primary
- Thematic evenings for senior drama students
- Performing at the Grahamstown national Arts Festival
- Various performances on tour – some local (local schools), national (Cape Town) and international (UK – London and Edinburgh)
Furthermore, pupils are exposed to the greater Durban arts scene with various activities on offer –
- Tours of art galleries
- Organised theatre outings
- Visiting the Hilton Festival
- Attending rehearsals of the KZN Philharmonic Orchestra
- Visits to jewellery design studios and so on…
Eden Sport
Eden College prides itself in offering excellent holistic education which prioritizes top-class academics, however includes sport, culture, leadership and life skills in the programme. Sport plays a major role in this balanced educational offering.
Being a small school has both benefits and drawbacks – on the one hand, every child is offered an opportunity to take part and develop their skills, while on the other, the depth is lacking. Bearing this in mind, the school has achieved a number of enviable results over the years.
Certain junior soccer and hockey teams have been unbeaten in recent seasons and a number of pupils have been selected for representative teams – local, district and provincial – with a dollop of national representation for good measure.
The Eden sporting programme includes a number of ‘standard’ school sports as well as certain interesting pursuits that offer children opportunities in developing life skills beyond the norm. You can peruse the various sports displayed on this website, but are welcome to give our Sports Office a call to chat or to ask questions.
