At the beginning of 1922, the pupils moved into premises, which had formerly housed Nobby’s Bar, in Morris Arcade in Commissioner Street.

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In the following year Mr Charter was transferred to the Normal College, Johannesburg, and was replaced by Mr A C M Orrey, an accomplished Latin scholar.  Mr Orrey was principal for 14 years, during which time the school grew significantly.   The first matriculation class of 11 pupils
wrote their exams in 1923.

In 1925 the REPTC was changed by the Education Department into a
high school.  Its new name was BOKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL.

The school then moved into corrugated iron buildings known as the “tin temple”, which were situated opposite the Army Detention Barracks (old Cinderella Prison), on Trichardts Road.

In 1932 the school moved to its present site on Leeuwpoort Street, although it still consisted of only a few classrooms.

In 1936, Mr Orrey retired, and Mr K E Acheson was appointed principal in 1937 – an appointment he was to hold with distinction for 25 years until 1962.

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Mr R M van der Schyff, a very keen sportsman, under whom the school grew and prospered for the next 17 years, succeeded Mr Acheson.

Mr J A Taylor was principal from 1978 to 1992.   He placed particular emphasis on cultural activities and under his guidance the school was transformed into a thriving learning environment and was recognised as one of the best schools in the province.

Under the present headmaster, Mr J du Plessis, Boksburg High School has continued its tradition of development, expansion and success.

This process will, undoubtedly, continue at the school as learners are prepared for new opportunities and new challenges.