| Aims and Requirements for the Dinaledi Schools | |
| Focus of the NSMSTE | § 102 dedicated high schools in 2001 § Later called Dinaledi Schools § Increased to 500 by 2008 § Schooling level Grades 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
| Aims | § Create centers of excellence for Math & Science § Focus on those mathematical science learners with potential in dedicated schools rather than a dilution across the whole system § Enroll talented learners from neighboring schools that would not otherwise get access elsewhere § Allow those with more ability to study extensively § Promote innovative teaching and learning in math & science |
| Criterion for selection | § Located in Presidential nodal area i.e., those targeted for urban renewal and rural development § Under resourced well-performing schools § Display basic levels of functionality § Offer both math & science at HG level § Have satisfactory class sizes of a minimum of 20 learners § Have competent educators in both math & science § Have had at least 35 Grade 12 mathematics passes by African candidates, either at higher grade (50%) or standard grade (40%) |
| Performance Targets | § Increase the number of those registered for math and science at HG level by 10% annually § Contribute to 20% of national targets in math & science |