[citation needed] Approximately 1000 students attend grades 8–12 and participate in activities, sports and the cultural arts.

To maintain a favourable pupil/teacher ratio, the Governing body employs approximately 20 extra teachers.

The school was established in January 1940, and was situated in the Dutch Reformed Church hall in South End.

Sport was played on the fields of Walmer Rugby & Cricket Clubs, and two hired tennis courts in Second Avenue.

When Arnott returned in 1945 after service in World War II, the school had moved to its present site at the junction of Victoria Park Drive and First Avenue Walmer, as well as having classes from grade 9 to Matric.