Teaching styles are adapted to learners' needs, and auxiliary lessons (and workshops for grades 10 to 12) are offered in both Mathematics and Physical Science after school.

The school has an extensive awards policy and recognises certain pupils who exceed in academics, sports and cultural activities.

Academic and meritorious achievement colours are in the form of blue, white and red cord which is sewn around the edge and pockets of the uniform blazer.

Leadership positions include monitors (library, IT help, art, drama and careers) as well as human resources and public relations.

In the upper left-hand quarter is the griffin taken from the coat of arms of Martin West, the first Lieutenant-Governor of the Colony of Natal, after whom Westville is named.

Represented in the lower right quarter is the familiar historic monument, the Outspan Tree, which is in Jan Hofmeyr Road, where the ox-wagons made their first stop after leaving Durban.