years as Headmaster. In mid-2019 Graham Steele became the tenth headmaster of the school, having previously served as Headmaster of Kimberley Boys' High School. Westville Boys High school, managed a 14 year unbeaten run in swimming and it is widely regarded as the best swimming school in the country. Academics In 1999, the Dux of the school, Colin Bigg, achieved the top matric results in South Africa. In 1999, WBHS was also rated the best state-aided school in the country in a survey by the Sunday Times newspaper, and again in 2009 was ranked in the top 10 list of schools in South Africa for maths and science. Following the 2006 matric examinations, WBHS was admitted to an elite group of only 13 schools in South Africa that achieved more than 100 passes for maths on the Higher Grade. It is the only school in KZN province to win this accolade. Following the 2008 matric examinations, two learners from WBHS were placed first and second in the province respectively. For the 2010 matric examinations, Westville Boys grabbed three places in the top 10 of KZN, gaining a placement of second, fifth and ninth in KZN. The 2013 Dux of school featured the top matric results in the province and was placed first in the country among quintile five schools being the second pupil from the school to do so. Following the 2016 examinations, Westville learners were placed fourth, fifth and eighth in the province. Following the 2018 examinations, Westville learners were placed first, fourth and eighth in the province. And following the 2020 examinations, Westville learners were placed second, fifth and seventh in KZN. Notable alumni sportsmen Mickey Arthur – SA 'A' cricketer, SA national cricket coach (2005–2010), Australian national cricket coach (2011–2013), Pakistan national cricket coach (2016–2019), Sri Lanka national cricket coach (2019–2022) Oscar Chalupsky – 12 times world surfski champion and Olympian at 1992 Barcelona Olympics Chad Le Clos – SA swimmer, and Olympian at 2012 London Games (2 medals), 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games (2 medals) and 2020 Tokyo Games Charl Crous – SA swimmer and Olympian at 2012 Games in London Shaun Davies – USA Eagles rugby, Life Running Eagles player and participant at the 2019 Rugby World Cup Roland De Marigny – Italian rugby player and participant at the 2007 Rugby World Cup Cameron Delport – SA 'A' cricketer George Earle – Cardiff Blues Rugby