Our Team

Michiel Coetzee

Principal — Computer Science & History

“Plant values, nurture brilliance, and honour each child's unique journey — so we may witness the blooming of extraordinary futures.”

Michiel has ensured that the quality of teaching has improved drastically under his leadership, resulting in outstanding international results. He has an insatiable passion for education, especially equipping students with Academic, Social, and Work Skills. A Master Lecturer in Teaching and Study Methods as well as Memory Retention, he believes students should fully understand their work and apply it for long-term success. His AS Level Computer Science students' lowest mark is 87%, with top achievers scoring 90%+. He holds a Bachelor's in Education and is currently pursuing his Honours Degree in Educational Leadership.

Jason Oberholster

English, Travel & Tourism

“Education is about more than just studying. It's about fostering positive relationships and equipping students for real life outside of school.”

Jason has experience in training adult teachers for overseas markets and is loved by all. He is a highly competent and dedicated teacher who is emotionally sensitive and intelligent. Fully skilled in invitational and whole-brain teaching, students are intensely engaged in his classes. Jason heads the English division.

Eva Hutton Heyns

Mathematics

“Believe you can solve it — and you're halfway there. Success in math starts with believing in yourself.”

Hutton holds a B.Sc. in Human Genetics, Med Hons in Molecular Genetics, and M.Sc. in Biotechnology — three degrees. She teaches Mathematics at an extended level and ensures her work is of the highest standard. Keurbosch students are extremely privileged to have a teacher of her calibre.

Abraham Aryeetey

Geography, Business Studies, Environmental Management

“He has a way to keep students engaged as he possesses a degree in psychology.”

Students enjoy his energetic classes and the way he breaks open difficult concepts in a simple way. His gentle demeanour and subject knowledge ensure that all his students want to attend and interact in his classes.

Francis Oberholster

Afrikaans, ICT, Digital Literacy

“Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.”

Zandile Matikinca

Sciences

“Everything is theoretically impossible until it is done.”

She holds an MPhil in Demography, BSc Hons in Population Studies (Cum Laude), and BSc in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology. She heads the science faculty and her mandate is to ensure that this department achieves outstanding international results.

Ashley Aucamp

Grade 5

“Teaching kids to count is fine, but teaching them what counts is best.”

Steyn Lourens van Rensburg

Grade 3

“When someone asks why someone would ever become a teacher, remind them why it's worth it. Every job has its ups and downs, but not every job can change a life.”

Susan Mansfield

Grade 2

“A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops.”

She has over 25 years of experience from Grade 000 upwards and is a registered member of the British Dyslexia Association. She has a gift to assist students with any learning challenges and is in charge of the foundation phase school plays.

Deneca Cupido

Grade 1

“Teaching is not about filling a bucket, but lighting a fire — gently, patiently, and with the wisdom to know that every flame catches differently.”

Deroline Goldberg

Grade RR — R

“She has daycare, pre-school and primary school experience and is currently studying towards her teacher qualification.”

She is a friendly, strict teacher who is loved by all her students. 'She is probably the person with the neatest handwriting that I have seen, ever' — Mr Michiel Coetzee, principal.