George Campbell School of Technology

George Campbell School of Technology is a public high school specialising in technical education, located in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. The school was founded as George Campbell Technical High School in 1963 and today has a co educational student body of over 1100 pupils. The curriculum includes the compulsory subjects of Mathematics, Physical Science & Chemistry, Engineering Graphics and Design, English and Afrikaans or IsiZulu. Electives offered are:
Woodworking
Civil Construction
Civil Services
Fitting and Machining
Automotive
Welding
Electrical Technology (Light Current)
Electrical Technology (Heavy Current)
Digital Electronics

The Media Centre is available to all students to use during breaks and after school. Besides books, there are computers connected to the Internet, printers and photocopy facilities. The school employs a full time librarian. The swimming pool is 25m long and is used extensively by the school swimming and water polo teams. The Information Technology Centre is divided into two sections so that two classes can be accommodated at the same time. One section has 32 computers and the other 34. In 2006 a third computer room was added with 34 computers. The computers in the centre are networked, linked to high speed printers and the Internet. All students do ICDL or Computer Literacy classes in grades 8 and 9 where they learn about the parts, construction and development of the computer, the Internet, and programs. In Grade 10 learners have the choice of doing either IT, where they learn programming, such as Java, or CAT (Computer Applications Technology) where they learn computer applications such as databases, word processors and webpage design. These subjects are done through to grade 12. The school is a registered ICDL (International Computer Driving Licence) centre where learners and staff can be trained and tested to obtain an ICDL, an internationally recognised computer qualification.

The Electrical Technology Centre is a meticulously equipped institution capable of accommodating a diverse range of disciplines as outlined in its curriculum, including Electrical (Heavy Current), Electronics (Light Current), Digital Systems, and Communication Systems. Notably, the Electrical Department places significant emphasis on the practical component, recognizing its essential role in reinforcing theoretical knowledge.

The institute offers dedicated facilities tailored to the distinct Civil Technology domains encompassed within its campus curriculum, encompassing Woodworking, Plumbing, and Construction. These meticulously outfitted workshops provide students with invaluable hands on opportunities to acquire practical proficiencies in each of these specialized areas. Within the FET curriculum, students are afforded a comprehensive exposure to the realm of Civil Technology. This educational framework enables students to delve into the intricacies of architectural design and construction, facilitating an exploration of the diverse materials integral to the construction of various structures.

The introduction of the NCS document brought about a significant addition to the syllabus, in the form of a novel subject known as Mechanical Technology. This subject centered on technological processes, encompassing design, systematic problem solving, and the practical application of scientific principles. Notably, Mechanical Technology consolidated the previously distinct subjects of Motor Mechanics, Fitting and Turning, and Technica Mechanica into a unified curriculum. In a more recent development, the school has undertaken a diversification of its Mechanical Technology discipline. This evolution is evidenced by the reintegration of innovative and hands on technical subjects within the Mechanical Technology framework, including Automotive Technology, Welding, and Fitting and Machining.

The CAD center operates a network of 35 computers, all equipped with AutoCAD software. The facility is staffed by a team of four proficient educators, each possessing the requisite qualifications to instruct Grade 10 through Grade 12 students in the usage of AutoCAD. Notably, the curriculum extends to Grade 12 learners, where in addition to AutoCAD instruction, they are also provided with comprehensive training in 3D modeling techniques.