Alberton High School opened its doors in January 1974 to about 230 learners. 
Up until this time the closest High School for English speaking learners was Germiston 
High School and many families sent their children to English medium boarding schools. 
It took a tremendous campaign by a group of involved English-speaking parents to have 
the province build a High School to serve the English-speaking community of Alberton. 
Top in the district for academics for a number of years.