Who we Are.
We all understand the critical role that education plays in developing the economic and emotional future of South Africa.
Despite the Government’s intent to build new schools, improve the pass rates and encourage teaching as a profession, the current status of many schools is concerning. The problems that are facing schools, teachers and learners are enormous and solutions complicated and time consuming.
It is within this context that Community Assisting Schools (CAS) was born. In October 2009, a group of concerned and diverse people identified the need to support schools within their community, that previously had positive track records: good administration, decent facilities, engaged parent bodies and good pass rates. Since 1994, however, many of these schools – previously known as Model C schools – are struggling as a result of:
- minimal financial government assistance
- a lack of funding
- declining fee paying student body
- uninvolved parent bodies
In addition, the social issues that plague society are evident in the student body of CAS supported schools including:
- child led households
- malnourishment
- poverty
- personal experience with HIV/Aids
- domestic abuse
Our Objectives.
To Assist
To Help
To Involve
To put in place
Develop
View Our Projects
Read more about some of our previous projects and donate to ones you feel touches your heart.
Waverly Girls High School
Highlands North Boys High School
HA Jack Primary School
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Why CAS?
CAS focuses on government funded schools – previously known as Model C schools and currently classified as Category 4 or 5 schools – with a historically successful reputation for delivering decent standards of education with admirable pass rates. In addition, these schools tended to be well funded by a student body that lived in the local area, however, the catchment area has expanded and fewer students now live in the immediate surroundings and are unable to pay school fees. On average, only circa 25% of the student body pays full school fees.
Help to Build a Better Future
CAS is a Section 21 company – PBO 093 034 222 - that is eligible under the BBBEE Codes of Good Practice, for companies to earn from 5 to 25 points on their BBBEE Scorecard for Socio-economic Development, depending on whether they are Generic Enterprises or Qualifying Small Enterprises.