Subject Distinctions in Accounting, Afrikaans, Economics, English Home Language, Information Technology, Life Orientation & Mathematics
Academic Honours
Second in Grade 12: Muzzamil Solomon (91.9%)
Subject Distinctions in Accounting, Afrikaans, Economics, English, Life Orientation, Life Sciences & Mathematics
DF Marais Subject Prize: Afrikaans First Additional Language
Subject Prize: Economics
Academic Honours
First in Grade 12: Zachary Gibbon (93.8%)
Subject Distinctions in Afrikaans, English, Further Studies Mathematics, Geography, LO, Life Sciences, Mathematics & Physical Sciences
RM Friedlander Subject Prize: English Home Language
Subject Prize: Further Studies Mathematics
Alf Morris Subject Prize: Geography
Subject Prize: Life Orientation
Subject Prize: Life Sciences
WE Bowden Subject Prize: Mathematics
FG Thorp Subject Prize: Physical Sciences
Academic Honours
Old Boys’ Award for the Top Academic
The Martin Cleveland Trophy for the Dux of the school.
SPECIAL AWARDS & PRIZES
Jan de Waal Award
Presented by WBHS’s 14 Headmaster, who envisioned the Engineering & Design Faculty and saw it through to completion during his tenure. Awarded to the most outstanding final year Engineering student.
th PWC Award
Sponsored by Pricewaterhouse Coopers since 2015, for Accounting and Mathematics
Mark Schäfer Trophy
A prefect in 1981 and Afrikaans First (Home) Language student, presented for bilingualism.
Bob Adshade Memorial Trophy
Bob was a pupil at both Wynberg Boys’ Junior and High Schools from 1943 to 1952. He was a bugler in the highly successful High School Band and, after matriculating, set up a successful photography business, which he was responsible for taking our annual school photographs for several years. He died tragically in 1999, and his widow and son, Robert, also an Old Boy of Wynberg, presented the trophy in his name, for the best Visual Art portfolio of the year (as voted by the Matric Art students).
Labia History Prize
Presented by Count & Countess Labia, on whose former estate WBHS stands todayfor the best History project based on original research.
Stephen Doidge Business Award
Stephen was the 1990 Matric Valedictorian and is an established leader in the global financial sector. He taught at WBHS and is a past President of the Wynberg Old Boys’ Union The Award is for aptitude and academic excellence in commercial fields.
Epworth Prize
This prize was first awarded in 1960 for the most work in the field of music.
Jubber Cup
For outstanding contribution to culture.
Nicola Jordan Trophy
For outstanding service to culture.
Pippa Richardson Shield
Presented by Pippa, wife of Keith, the 13th principal of WBHS from 1999 to 2015. Well-loved by all ‘her boys’, Pippa took a personal interest in every member of the Wynberg family, from schoolboys to staff members and their families She served with an untiring spirit in every activity at the school, particularly on the Ladies’ Association. The Shield is awarded for service to the school community.
Wynberg Old Girls’ Union & Bunty Joubert Award
Bunty was the school secretary from 1973 until her fatal illness in 1996. She was a second mother to pupils and staff alike, fiercely proud of and loyal to the school and ‘her boys’. Awarded for service beyond the call of duty to the wider community.
Azriel Fine Bursary
Azriel (Issy) was Head Prefect in 1940. His sons, Nicholas and Derrick, Prefects in 1971 and 1976, respectively. The bursary was first awarded Thorp/Rankin Award
SPECIAL AWARDS & PRIZES
Vernon Carmichael, William Clegg & Mathew Family Bursaries and The Kaplan/Kushlik & Bill Lennox Scholarships
Awarded after the publication of the results of the final Matric exams.
Rotary Good Fellowship Award
The Good Fellowship Award has been sponsored by the Wynberg Branch of Rotary since 1985. Presented to the pupil who displayed outstanding ability during the year in promoting healthy goodwill and fair play among his fellows
Friedlander Memorial Award
For diligence and service to the school
David Heidmann Prize
David had cystic fibrosis and missed a good deal of school because of extensive medical treatment. Nevertheless, he continued to be active in school life and matriculated in 1998. He passed away in 2007. Awarded for courage and determination in the face of great adversity
Wiegman Cup
Ian Wiegman was Head Prefect in 1980 His son was Deputy Head Prefect in 2011 Awarded to the most outstanding Silver Badge Prefect (as voted by the Prefect Body).
Wade Bertram Award
Wade was killed in an accident during his matric year in 1990. While not a prefect, he was a good leader who set a fine example for the rest of the matric class and the school. Awarded to the pupil who enhanced the name and spirit of the school (as voted by the Matric class).
Old Boys’ Sports Award
For the best sporting achievement of the year.
Casper Cup
To the Sportsman of the Year. Seymour Casper played 1st XV rugby and represented Western Province in 1972. He represented South Africa at the Maccabi Games in Israel in 1981
Abelsohn Cup
First awarded in 1965, the year Gerald Abelsohn was a prefect, to the Grade 12 pupil who did the most for the school in 2025.
Andrew Feinstein Cup
Andrew matriculated in 1981 as a Head Prefect with outstanding all-round ability. He served as an ANC MP from 1994 to 2001, is a best-selling author, and an activist against the global arms trade Awarded to the best Matric all-rounder (Academic, Sport, Cultural, Service).
. Honours Award
To the pupil or pupils for outstanding performances that brought honour to the school.
Neville Blackbeard Trophy
To the tutor group that showed the most spirit.
Friedlander Shield
To the winning house for 2025.
SPECIAL AWARDS & PRIZES
Caxton Cup
Caxton Booksellers have sponsored this prize since 1963
W.E. Bowden
William ‘Bill’ Bowden was Headmaster and a Maths teacher from 1947 until 1964
William Clegg
Headmaster from 1919-47 The school hall is named in his honour Clegg Bursaries were first awarded in the 1970s.
Vernon Carmichael
The Carmichael family, of which the late Vernon Carmichael was an old boy, has awarded these bursaries since 1990.
Bill Lennox
“Shorty” taught Maths, Science, and Biology from 1950-80, coached athletics and rugby, ran the Maths Department, but is best known for his training of the Cadet Band, which won interschool competitions for 28 consecutive years. He retired as Senior Deputy Principal in 1980 and died in 1991.
Jimmy Mathew
Jim matriculated in 1939 as Head Prefect. He returned in 1955 as a Biology teacher and 1st Team Cricket coach and became Deputy Headmaster until his retirement in 1984. He died in 1995. His father matriculated as School “Captain” and Soccer Captain in 1907.
F.G. Thorp
Freddy was a Science master (1928-68) and Deputy Principal whose duties included running the Book Room. He started the Debating Society and ran it for 25 years. He also instituted the cross-country race and ran the annual athletics meetings
Azriel Fine
Azriel (Issy) was Head Prefect in 1940 His sons, Nicholas and Derrick, were Head Prefects in 1971 and 1976, respectively. The bursary was first awarded in 1976.
C.A. Friedlander
Cecil Friedlander, one of four brothers with links to Wynberg, began the family’s support when he was enrolled in 1919. He was killed in action during World War II, and the Inter-House Shield was donated in his memory
Friedlander Family
Alfred Friedlander served on the School Committee while his sons Ian, Cecil, Richard, and Frank attended the school. The next generation was schooled under the headmastership of their cousin, Arnold Lorie.
R.M. Friedlander
Richard ‘Dick’ Friedlander, Alderman of the City of Cape Town, former Chairman of the City of Cape Town Executive, and former Chairman of the School Committee, followed in his father’s footsteps.
Vincent Grainger
Vincent was Head Prefect in 1934, going on to study engineering at UCT, earning his PhD. His career as an engineer in the City Council was interrupted by his service in North Africa during the war He served the City of Cape Town, was Sci ifi d i to the Prime Minister of Rhodesia, and Dean of the Faculty of Engine He passed away in 2013.
Mendel Kaplan
Mendel was an Old Boy and a generous benefactor to the school. These bursaries were first awarded in 1998. He passed away in 2009.
SPECIAL AWARDS & PRIZES
J.S. Labuschagne
Fanie came to the boarding house from northern South West Africa (Namibia) He was an unbeatable debater with a wide general knowledge. He matriculated in 1949, becoming a lawyer and rising to the level of Public Prosecutor in Rhodesia. The prize was donated in his honour by Neil Jowell, a friend and fellow debater
D.F. Marais
A teacher known as "Choker" for his somewhat unconventional approach to discipline. Head of Afrikaans Department. Revived the defunct Cadet Corps at the outbreak of World War II (it had been disbanded in 1930). He died in 1949 while still teaching at the school
Alf Morris
Alf was a teacher at Wynberg Boys’ High for 42 years from 1947 to 1988 He taught English and Geography, coached cricket and rugby, ran the Mountain Club, and was Master in Charge of Sport as well as Head of the Geography Department when he retired He also ran the Littlewood House Hostel from 1949-57 He passed away in 2010.
Eric Tasker
H. Eric Tasker taught History from 1934 to his retirement in 1967, but often helped out as a relief teacher thereafter. He was a very well-respected and dedicated coach of rugby and athletics, and through the prefect system, he developed young men into fine leaders.
David Templeton
David was an excellent violi came a Presbyterian Minister.
Martin Cleveland
Matriculated in 1990 as Dux re he received his final matric res
