The school faced huge problems with regards to substance abuse at the school. Within the community drugs were sold to learners as young as 8 years old. That was as a result of the socio economic conditions of the Delft area i.e. high unemployment rate and poverty. Learners had easy access to drugs and other illicit substances. In dealing with the situation, the school worked with non-governmental organizations and the Department of Police who assisted with searching for illegal substances within the premises of the school. The educators would also report the issue of substance abuse to police officials and community police forums. The school was in the process of establishing a sports club as a means of diverting learners from engaging in drug abuse.