Norra Real


Norra Real is an upper-secondary school, located on Roslagsgatan 1 in Stockholm, Sweden. The school is the oldest upper-secondary school in Stockholm and one of the most difficult to get accepted into.
A number of prominent researchers and Swedish socialites have attended the school, including Manne Siegbahn, Gunnar Myrdal, Horace Engdahl, and Leif G. W. Persson.

History

The school opened on August 29, 1876, the principal being 29-year-old Sixten von Friesen, who would later on be known for his great success in politics. At the time, the school was known as Stockholms Realläroverk but would later on change its name to Norra Real in connection with the change of facilities in 1890. At the time, the school consisted of 3 teachers and 44 students.

Building

The architect Per Emanuel Werming drew the new school building which was being finished in 1888–1891. Apart from the main building which has five floors, the school also has a house for gymnastics, and a parking garage.

Sculpture

On Norra Real's entrance floor stands a duplicate of the sculpture 'Flores and Banzeflor'. Originally the sculpture was made in bronze by the olympic prize-winner Stig Blomberg, but the replica consists of plaster. It depicts a boy and a girl, each riding a horse in the nude, and this has become a central place for the traffic of the school. The statue is commonly referred to as "Hästarna". For instance, one could hear "Let's meet up at Hästarna in five minutes."

Student union

Founded in 1999, the Student union at Norra real aims to enhance the school experience for members and retain academic and social interests of students. Events organized by the Student union include freshers week, assassins guild, association days and prom. The organisation has a good national reputation.
Presidents of the Student body at Norra real:
Academic yearPresident
2019/2020Erik Erba
2018/2019Lina Fjellner
2017/2018Noa Samenius
2016/2017Laura Larsson-Kapp
2015/2016Nathalie Grigorenko
2014/2015Emil Gnem
2013/2014Saina Hussainbor
2012/2013Sanna Sättare
2011/2012Freja Nielsen
2010/2011August Almqvist Jansson
2009/2010Ludvig Stålberg

Notable alumni