Good schools report 2014

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GOOD SCHOOLS REPORT

The majority of graduates and diplomates in SA are in the fields of science, engineering, technology and business.

Close to 38 000 students graduate annually in the field of education, almost half of them from Unisa and North West University.

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n interview I conducted with the Headmaster of St John’s College in Johannesburg, Roger Cameron, provided much food for thought as we compiled this report.

Cameron revealed that the school places a “small emphasis” on business subjects, preferring to focus on the liberal arts. The school’s purpose is “much more than passing an exam”. Subjects like life orientation, divinity, maths and English better equip young men with the thinking skills required in a modern world, he says. Neither accounting nor business economics is offered at the school.

“We’re not convinced that teaching boys accounting is as valuable as teaching them something like history, which gives them a broad-based understanding of how the world’s formed,” he says.

It’s one example of the changing landscape at our schools, as institutions flex academic muscles in areas in which their students have excelled over many decades.

Another interesting trend on the local schooling horizon is the increasing use of tablets and laptops among pupils as young as five. This is still an area of conflict, with some experts like Spark Schools founder Stacey Brewer maintaining that software application is more valuable to young minds than hardware.

Brewer calls iPads in the classrooms “babysitting devices” and has rather spearheaded the use of Google Chromebook computers in her schools, with a focus on software that reinforces classroom instruction. Our introductory feature on the use of new technologies in schools explores this subject further.

We’re proud to once again present our annual curation of SA’s top-performing public and private schools, in association with Old Mutual. We hope these pages help make your decision about schooling your children that much easier.

SHEENA ADAMS PROJECT EDITOR

As Nelson Mandela said: ‘Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.’ Old Mutual believes creating this positive future is everyone’s social responsibility.

Over the years it’s supported many education initiatives across the country. One of its most innovative interventions is the R1,2 billion Schools Fund launched to finance the expansion and infrastructure of independent low-fee-paying schools to achieve quality education outcomes.

Parents also need to prioritise their children’s education and start saving for it the day their children are born. Old Mutual supports this through a range of savings and investment products and services. Old Mutual is proud to sponsor DESTINY’s Good Schools Report. page 158 | AUGUST 2014

In recent years, about 10 000 students from public higher education and training facilities graduated with a Master’s degree, while just over 1 500 students graduated with doctorates.

The University of Pretoria produced the highest number of doctoral students in 2011 (206), followed by the University of the Witwatersrand (169) and the University of Cape Town (163).

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THE RISE OF THE

NEW-AGE SCHOOL

The waiting lists into the hallowed halls of SA’s old, traditional schools are being given a run for their money by a crop of innovative, bold – and much cheaper – independent schools, focused on using new ideas and technologies as part of a blended learning model Written by Sheena Adams

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he jury’s still worryingly out on whether there could be a link between the excessive use of tablets and the rocketing rates of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) among children. But what’s certain is that in controlled environments, the use of tablets and laptops in schools has far surpassed expectations of education experts.

It’s estimated that spending on tablets in primary and high schools globally increased by 60% last year. In the USA alone, schools were expected to buy 3,5 million tablets by the end of 2014.

Nowhere was the effectiveness of tablets as an educational tool more apparent than in a bold experiment run by the NGO One Laptop per Child in Ethiopia. In an impoverished village called Wenchi, the organisation dropped off 20 lowcost tablet computers without any instructions and simply observed how the children who were given access

to them taught themselves to turn them on and begin using the preinstalled apps. Within seven months, the youngsters had begun to teach themselves English and, according to the organisation, had already learnt more than they would have in one year of pre-school. This proved beyond doubt that children, even in the most remote and impoverished of contexts, can teach themselves to read and then learn other subjects using technology.

Advocates for educational reform see the use of tablets and other technologies in the classroom as a brave opportunity to revamp what was essentially a schooling schedule designed in an “agrarian era”, to quote the Washington Post. It also productively steers children away from the once all-encompassing belief that teachers are the absolute founts of all knowledge. Instead of “sit and get”, children are able to control their own pace and style of learning by

using new technologies.

In SA, the idea’s gaining traction through the astronomical growth of companies like listed private education group Curro

“Knowledge is an absolute commodity which changes all the time.

What matters is what you can do with it – with others – to make a difference or solve a problem.”

Holdings. The company’s share price has risen five-fold since its listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in 2011 and has seen its earnings multiply comprehensively. It has 31 independent schools in the group, which cater to 28 000 students. Ten new Curro schools are on track for completion before the end of 2014 and the company has a growth forecast of opening its 80th school by 2020.

Although local figures are hard to come by, the spurt in investment in education abroad gives a firm indication of this upward trend. According to Chicago consultancy GSV Advisors, American venture capitalists are said to have invested just under $1,2 billion in education and training companies in 2013 – four times the amount they invested in 2008.

Curro trumpets what it calls “21stcentury learning” – a method of incorporating innovative technology in classrooms in order to raise children who are “digital natives”. The schools have an integrated IT curriculum, incorporating the latest software and cloud technology.

They also optimise the use of tablets in classrooms and in addition to focusing on the three Rs (reading, writing and arithmetic), have added four Cs (communication, collaboration, critical thinking/problem-solving, creativity/ innovation) and two Ms (motivation and metacognition, a high-level form of understanding, or “knowing without knowing”).

Another successful South African educational start-up is social entrepreneur Stacey Brewer’s eAdvance collection of Spark Schools. Based only in Johannesburg for now, the eAdvance group is revolutionising the local landscape through a blended learning model

which combines classroom teaching with the deliberate use of technology to enhance students’ results in what they call the “Learning Lab”. It’s all about “individualised instruction” for Brewer.

Students spend 70-80 minutes of each school day working with software online.

These instructional programs mirror classroom standards in literacy and maths and continually assess students so that they study at a pace appropriate to each of them. Teachers are then free to spend more time on thinking skills and co-operative

WHAT ARE TODAY’S SCHOOLS LACKING MOST?

29%

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

24% Holistic preparation for university and life

22%

A love of learning

9%

Self-awareness and self-confidence

9%

Finding and pursuing a passion

7%

High test and exam scores Source: Pioneer Academies’ parent workshops

group learning in the classroom.

“We use Google Chromebooks and have adapted software for classroom interaction. The hardware-driven approach using tablets that many schools have adopted – as opposed to focusing on the software used – doesn’t always make for valuable data-gathering. It’s used as a babysitting tool in many instances,” she says.

Impressively, the schools also boast low fees of R15 750 per year. Costs are kept down by the use of innovative technology, which saves teachers’ time, and a clever company structure, divided into a property page 162 | AUGUST 2014

and management firm. Schools pay rental and management fees to eAdvance, which runs the properties. This eliminates any administrative burdens and allows for economies of scale. There’s also no middle management (just a principal, an academic dean and teachers) and parents are requested to dedicate 30 hours a year to the school, helping with tasks like photocopying and marking homework.

Pioneer Academies is yet another example of a groundbreaking education model. It’s a network of independent schools with a curriculum based on the cognitive and emotional development of students. The company aims to prepare students for “success in an uncertain future” by focusing on thought, leadership, self-mastery and resilience. Founder Chinezi Chijioke says modern education feels to him the way “personal computing must have been in the early Eighties”. “Our quest is to develop an ‘Apple’, a pioneer of great 21st-century schooling,” he adds.

And the organisation plans to do it for annual fees of R20 000-R40 000. The first school opens in Ormonde, Johannesburg, next year.

“A lot of what’s out there is fixated on how many distinctions they get or how good their rugby team is,” says Chijioke.

“Providing education for young people to succeed in life beyond school is more holistic than that. It’s about building mastery across three areas: intellectual rigour, leadership and service, and personal mastery, [which comprise] the self-awareness, perseverance and reflective practice necessary to be successful.”

Wide-ranging workshops held in Johannesburg with parents offered fascinating insights into the outcomes many of them wanted for their children.

Asked what they were missing in schools today, the most common answer was “critical thinking and problem-solving”.

Chijioke doesn’t believe most schools are doing a good enough job of producing innovators and problem-solvers.

“Knowledge is an absolute commodity and it changes all the time. What matters is what you can do with it – with others – to make a difference or solve a problem.

And we have plenty of opportunities on this continent to solve problems. If we can develop young people with the intellectual capacity to solve problems and the leadership skills to work with others

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E D U C AT I O N I N B O DY, M I N D A N D C H A R AC T E R For over 100 years St John’s has produced some of the country’s finest leaders as well as prominent sporting personalities.That’s because the education offered at St John’s goes way beyond the academic, instilling self-confidence, integrity and leadership in its students.The diversified curriculum from pre-grade to post-matric caters for the individual in each and every pupil with a strong emphasis on creative and lateral thinking. Our success has been achieved through constant planning, research and evaluation resulting in best educational practices. If you would like your son to have the freedom to fly, contact us now for an appointment or visit our website.

E ST. 1 8 9 8 For further information please contact: E-mail: publicity@stjohnscollege.co.za Tel: +27 11 645 3000 / +27 87 550 0470 Website: www.stjohnscollege.co.za

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in doing something about it, I think we’ll succeed in building individuals who are creators of their future, not just workers in it.”

Innovation also extends to methods of teaching. Teachers will work in teams, led by a master teacher and including two to four dedicated grade or subject teachers. It’s an approach that encourages collaboration and makes for a “continuous apprenticeship” for teachers to hone their craft throughout their careers. Pioneer will also have an affiliated Educators’ Training Institute which will give teachers access to peers, experts and technological resources from around the world.

The company’s aiming to open 100 schools in the first 10 years and is being funded by a group of local and international private investors.

Like eAdvance, Pioneer’s also investing in a property company that will hold the school properties under one umbrella and provide security of tenure.

The architecture of the schools will also differ from the norm. Chijioke says they plan to minimise corridors and maximise learning space.

“Instead of traditional classrooms, our rooms will have removable walls between them, so students are free to problem-solve in large or small groups.

There’ll be a workshop space next to those rooms for individualised, online blended work,” he explains. Teachers will also have access to “pull-out rooms” for one-on-one consultations. “It’s about making sure it’s both efficient and beautiful,” he says.

Exciting as these innovations in the schooling system are, traditionalist supporters of iconic institutions like Johannesburg’s St John’s College, for instance, are in no way declining – at least, not yet.

Headmaster Roger Cameron says the school’s currently on a drive to increase its cultural diversity in a bid to strengthen its sense of community.

Interestingly, St John’s matric pupils follow the government’s National Senior Certificate curriculum (but write the Independent Examinations Board [IEB] matric exams) and had a 100% university entrance pass rate last year. He says a comprehensive programme ensures the school supports “both talented and less

able” pupils. However, he stresses that St John’s purpose is about more than getting its boys to pass exams.

All matric students who pass are granted a National Senior Certificate qualification, but a dual examination system exists, with both the IEB and the government-sector Umalusi setting their own exam papers.

CEO of the IEB, Anne Oberholzer, believes the IEB exams better prepare learners for tertiary education and notes that some high-profile schools, including Bishops and Herschel in Cape Town, have historically chosen to write the state exams instead – “for a variety of reasons”.

Another great strength of schools like St John’s remains the rich and influential old boys’ network that students tap into.

“It’s about networking, accessing contacts and developing opportunities.

If you know people who have access to resources and expertise, and can tap into them through classmates, that’s obviously of huge value. But it’s a process driven only by individuals who go after it. It’s not a jobs-for-pals scenario, the way it used to be. If you have talent, ability, ideas and access to people who support you, that’s a sure-fire recipe for success,” says Cameron.

PIONEER ACADEMIES’ LEARNING MODEL Try first: In every subject, pupils try solving a problem or conducting analysis before engaging with a teacher. This deepens the children’s understanding, increases their motivation and strengthens their thinking skills.

Work in teams: From problemsolving to interdisciplinary projects and campus life, pupils regularly work in teams to learn from and with each other. However, there are also scheduled hours for individual studying and work, and pupils are taught to use that time well.

Pupils helping pupils: Pupils learn effectively from each other in daily problem-solving teams or from peer tutors during workshop time. Pupil tutors become recognised as “big brothers” or “big sisters” and achieve higher levels of mastery through helping others.

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Students at Sacred Heart use iPads throughout the day to access subject materials, record notes, create projects and search online for supplemental information about the topics they’re studying. Teachers have also discovered creative ways to integrate iPads into their teaching to make lessons fun, interesting and packed with activity.

The primary school has used iPads to create engaging lessons that reinforce the building blocks of learning. For example, the My Story and Essential Skeleton apps are used by teachers. The My Story app combines language and visual learning to build vocabulary and facilitate language structure, allowing pupils to demonstrate their skills in an engaging way. The app also teaches them social skills through teamwork and presentations. The Essential Skeleton is a 3D medical app that

“You’ll see all kinds of remarkable things happening around those iPads in our school.

Things we didn’t even think might happen.”

Colin Northmore, Head, Sacred Heart teaches pupils about anatomy and helps them to actively engage through virtual discovery. It also allows them to choose the aspects on which they want to be challenged and progress at their own rate.

The children have such fun while learning about the body that they don’t even realise they’re tackling a difficult concept.

In the high school, the ZA Books app and mobility of iPad allow for each Grade 7 pupil to have all their textbooks on one device. They have instant access to annotate and take notes in class, as well as communicate with teachers and other pupils about their homework activities after school.

Source: Core Group

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reatively teaching Science to produce future Scientists

Roedean has taken subjects that are perceived as challenging and made them excitingly accessible through the development of inter-disciplinary and interactive teaching models.

Roedean is committed to providing opportunities for girls who want to explore the world of the Sciences to become women with careers in the ďŹ eld of Science.

founded in 1903

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GOOD SCHOOLS REPORT

A Guide to some of sA’s

finest schools Compiled by Kim Novick

GautenG ABBOTTS COLLEGE NORTHCLIFF

BISHOP BAVIN COLLEGE

abbotts College northcliff nurtures every pupil’s individuality and encourages them to come into their own. Dedicated teachers offer instruction in a caring and disciplined environment. The national Senior Certificate examination is written.

The campus offers a purpose-built, pupil-friendly environment with state-of-the-art lecture rooms, laboratories and facilities.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 85%. Annual fee: R65 200. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:16-1:25. Admissions: enrolments are accepted all year round, but it is important to apply early in order to secure a space. all applicants are interviewed and, based on previous academic performance, may be asked to write assessment tests in english, maths and physical science. Address: 280 Pendoring Rd, northcliff, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 478 1192. Email: prothmabotts.co.za Website: www.abbotts.co.za

Bishop Bavin is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school catering for pupils aged four months to Grade 12. Set in beautiful surroundings, the small classes and intimate campus provide a positive and nurturing environment. Pupils are encouraged to realise their full potential and develop into confident, well-rounded and enthusiastic learners who will serve their communities. a Christian ethos of honesty and integrity is promoted.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 72%. Annual fee: R25 957-R82 160.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:25. Admissions: Gradeand school-dependent. Address: 19 St George’s Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 026 9641/46. Email: admissions@bishopbavin.co.za Website: www.bishopbavin.co.za

BEAULIEU COLLEgE Beaulieu College prides itself on helping each child realise his or her talent in an environment which is both caring and innovative. the school is committed to educating the whole child, developing individuals who are intellectually, athletically, culturally and socially balanced and have self-discipline and courage. tuition is provided within a framework of integrity, mutual respect and the desire to help others.

Matric pass rate: 100%.

University entrance pass rate: 89%. Annual fee: R83 860R87 215. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:11.

Admissions: Assessment, followed by submission of an application form which is entered onto the waiting list for the enrolment process in the year prior entry. Address: 107 Maple Rd, Kyalami, Johannesburg.

Tel: 011 468 2114. Email: info@ beaulieucollege.org Website: www.beaulieucollege.org

CALVARY CHRIstIAN sCHOOL Calvary is an independent, co-educational school which upholds a strong Christian ethos. Established in 1989, it caters for children from grades R-12 and pupils write the IEB examination. there are plans to expand the high school to include a science laboratory, computer centre, media centre and modern, environmentally friendly classrooms. sports facilities include soccer and netball fields and learners also excel in athletics and crosscountry. Cultural activities include chess, public speaking, drama and choir.

Matric pass rate: 100%.

University entrance pass rate: 90%. Annual fee: R21 255-R32 260. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:25 (smaller ratio in the high school). Address: 29 Vereeniging service Rd (off Constantia Rd), Alan Manor, Johannesburg.

Tel: 010 591 1229/38.

Email: admincalvary@ telkomsa.net Website: www.calvarylifestyle.co.za

HERONBRIDGE COLLEGE HeronBridge College is an independent school that aims to develop pupils not only academically, but also socially, emotionally and spiritually. Solid foundations for the future are laid through an active lifeorientation programme which is relevant to young people today.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 80%. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:25.

Annual fee: R43 424-R71 610. Admissions: Applications are accepted from birth and waiting lists are ordered by date of application.

Address: No 36 on the R114, Nietgedacht.

Tel: 011 540 4800. Email: marketing@ heronbridge.co.za Website: www.heronbridgecollege.co.za

KINg DAVID HIgH sCHOOL LINKsFIELD Established in 1955, King David High school is a leading Jewish day school, recognised both nationally and internationally. It has maintained a track record of producing graduates who have achieved outstanding results in both the secular and Jewish spheres. the senior pupil leadership group, tutors, directors, other staff, headmaster and parents all contribute to the holistic nurturing of pupils, producing individuals well equipped to take up spiritual, emotional, academic, cultural and sporting challenges.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: R52 740R83 940. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:11. Admissions: Applications should be made by the end of the grade 6 year for admission in grade 8. see website for details. Address: 100 Club st, Linksfield, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 480 4500.

Email: falconerm@sabje.co.za Website: www.kingdavid.org.za

KINGSMEAD COLLEGE Kingsmead College is one of Johannesburg’s oldest independent schools and attracts a diverse range of girls from pre-preparatory to Grade 12. Their academic, cultural and sporting potential is nurtured in a warm and friendly environment. Guided by its Christian history, the school fosters a love of learning and prepares its pupils for the career and leadership challenges of a fastchanging world. Set in beautiful grounds,

OLD MUTUAL TIP For a child starting grade R this year, an average public school education is expected to cost you around R530 000 in school fees alone, from grades R-12, and a private school R1,8 million. this excludes extramurals, books and stationery. Even more challenging is the fact that education fees increase on average by 9% a year, which is a lot higher than the normal inflation rate. these fees will probably increase above any rate of salary increases you may receive. to send the same child to university to do a three-year degree in the future will cost about R420 000 in fees alone (the full three years), excluding the cost of books, travelling, accommodation and pocket money. these expenses may be tough on your monthly budget, so you may want to consider saving from today.

LOREtO CONVENt sCHOOL Loreto Convent, established 136 years ago, upholds a strong Catholic ethos and offers co-educational schooling for grades R-3 and girls-only schooling from grades 4-12. the school upholds high academic standards and offers cultural activities and facilities, academic support programmes, high school care, after-school, pastoral care and behaviour guidance programmes.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 97,2% (top in tshwane district in 2013). Annual fee: R29 100-R34 100. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:25. Address: 135 Nana sita st, Pretoria Central. Tel: 012 326 6342.

Email: admin@lorskin.co.za Website: www.loretoskinner.co.za

MARAGON PRIVATE SCHOOLS Maragon is a co-educational, English-medium school catering for pupils from pre-school to Grade 12. A state-of-the-art hall complex, a triplevolume foyer overlooking sporting facilities, good security, a canteen, a fully equipped audio-visual centre and dedicated aftercare facilities are among the superb facilities offered by the school.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 90%. Annual fee: R40 260-R73 370.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:25 (pre-school: 1:12).

Admissions: Email the Registrar at: laura. barnard@maragon.co.za Address: Cnr Peter & Van Dalen Rds, Ruimsig, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 958 0707. Email: maragon@maragon.co.za Website: www.maragon.co.za

Kingsmead offers a variety of sports, cultural and outreach activities to pupils, as well as modern and dynamic academic facilities.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: R40 800 (Grade 000) to R93 650 (Grade 12).

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:23. Address: 132 Oxford Rd, Melrose, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 731 7300. Email: marketing@kingsmead. co.za Website: www.kingsmead.co.za page 170 | AUgUst 2014

REDHILL SCHOOL Redhill School is grounded in a deep sense of tradition and is one of the top-performing IEB schools in SA. It strives to develop and nurture a community of leaders who have been educated in a holistic and stimulating environment, thus allowing every child to develop their talents and abilities to the best of their potential. The highly qualified and passionate staff are committed to the academic, moral, cultural and physical development of each pupil. The school runs from pre-preparatory to Grade 12.

Matric pass rate: 100%.

University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: R54 060R92 607. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:12.Admissions: Gradedependent. Address: 20 Summit Rd, Morningside, Sandton, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 783 4707. Email: info@redhill.co.za Website: www.redhill.co.za

Good schools report ROEDEAN SCHOOL Roedean School for girls is set in lush gardens around Sir Herbert Baker-designed buildings in Parktown, Johannesburg and has a proud tradition of educational excellence. The school was founded in 1903 on the values of truth, honour, freedom and courtesy.

Through an innovative curriculum, Roedean strives to empower the girls and their teachers with skills that will be demanded in societies and economies of the future. One of these is the ability to think critically and solve problems. The school offers a wide variety of sports and cultural activities.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: Tuition – R47 914-R 99 234. Boarding – additional R81 806. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:22. Admissions: Application form, family interview, diagnostic assessment and latest school report. Address: Princess of Wales Terrace, Parktown, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 647 3200. Email: roedean@roedeanschool. co.za Website: www.roedeanschool.co.za

sAHetI scHool saheti is an english-medium, independent, co-educational school dedicated to the pursuit of excellence while promoting the ethos and values of Hellenism. the school has a proud reputation for enlightened teaching methods, academic excellence, a rich cultural life and a comprehensive sport offering. Pupils are encouraged to discover and build on their unique strengths, becoming confident, independent thinkers and keen team workers. the school’s offering is further enriched by the teaching of greek language, civilisation and culture.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 93%. Annual fee: r29 712-r84 575. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:12. Admissions: entrance exam, previous report and interview.

Address: civin drive, senderwood, Johannesburg.Tel: 0861 724 384.

Email: admissions@saheti.co.za Website: www.saheti.co.za

ST ALBAN’S COLLEGE St Alban’s College is a young, vibrant Anglican boys’ high school, founded in 1963 and offering boarding from Grades 8-12. It strives to be at the leading edge of appropriate technology, as well as equipping pupils with life skills that will enable them to make a positive contribution to an open, dynamic, global society. Its Christian values include compassion, courage and integrity. Extramural activities are numerous, as are the standard sports, plus rowing, water-polo and rock-climbing.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 90%. Annual fee: Tuition – R93 960. Boarding – R165 300.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:25. Admissions: Entrance exam (March previous to admission), interview and latest school report. Early applications are advised.

Address: 110 Clearwater Rd, Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria. Tel: 012 348 1221.

Email: daffons@stalbanscollege.com or springc@stalbanscollege.com Website: www.stalbanscollege.com

st ANdreW’s scHool For gIrls characterised by its strong sense of community and its outreach programmes, as well as its old girls’ network, st Andrew’s aims to provide a well-rounded education for its pupils. the school equips girls with skills that enable them to function effectively in an ever-changing world and realise their full potential.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 96%. Annual fee: r38 070-r94 380. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:10. Admissions: An application form is available on the website. submit it with the child’s latest school report and birth certificate. there is also an application fee of r300. Address: st Andrew’s Ave, senderwood, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 453 9408. Email: andrew@standrews.co.za Website: www.standrews.co.za

sAcred HeArt college sacred Heart college is a Marist Brothers co-educational school founded in 1889.

Its pupils benefit from the integration of children and teachers from a variety of ethnic, religious and economic backgrounds. the school offers values-based education that produces young adults who can think critically, find solutions to social and other challenges, and succeed in life.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: r20 700-r67 900. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:11. Admissions: Before 31 August the year prior to intended entry. Address: 15 eckstein street, observatory, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 487 9000. Email: naomim@sacredheart. co.za Website: www.sacredheart.co.za

st cAtHerINe’s doMINIcAN coNVeNt st catherine’s is an independent, co-educational catholic school offering classes from grades 000-12. established on the founding ideals of the dominican sisters of Newcastle, the school endorses a christian-based ethos. However, the school welcomes pupils of all religions.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 76%. Annual fee: r19 050r47 910. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:18. Admissions: Applications open every year in March for the following year. Address: 31 Piercy Ave, Parkhill gardens, germiston. Tel: 011 827 4102/2846.

Email: marketing@stcatherines.org.za Website: www.stcatherines.org.za

ST DAVID’S MARIST BROTHERS St David’s Marist Inanda is an independent, Catholic day school for boys from Grades 00-12. Established in 1941 by the Marist Brothers, its ethos embraces the values of humility, simplicity and modesty.

These guide pupils in striving to achieve excellence in the core areas of academics, cultural activities, sport, leadership and service. The school prepares boys to take their place in society and to build SA as enquiring, well-balanced individuals aware of their responsibilities to the wider community and ready to respond with compassion and justice to the realities of that society.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 96%. Annual fee: R46 000-R88 800. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:28. Admissions: Applications should be made as early as possible. Address: 36 Rivonia Rd, Inanda, Sandton, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 215 7600. Email: admissions@stdavids.co.za Website: www.stdavids.co.za

ST MARY’S SCHOOL WAVERLEY st JOHN’s COLLEgE st John’s College is an Anglican boys’ school with a comprehensive curriculum including academia, sport and all facets of healthy living, as well as exposure to activities that promote creativity, self-enquiry, self-learning, strength of character and service to god. the staff are passionate about helping each pupil achieve his potential and become equipped to face the growing challenges of the world.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: R58 316-R10 5760. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:12. Admissions: Entrance exam and interview. Applications should be in by the end of the applicant’s grade 6 year.

Address: st David Rd, Houghton, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 645 3000.

Email: publicity@stjohnscollege.co.za Website: www.stjohnscollege.co.za

ST MARY’S DIOCESAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (DSG)

st DUNstAN’s COLLEgE st Dunstan’s is a leading co-educational, independent Anglican day school catering for pupils up to grade 12. Committed to developing each child’s potential, the college emphasises perseverance, continuous hard work and developing intellectual curiosity within a supportive community. A wide variety of sports is offered.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 92%. Annual fee: R56 340-R63 120. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:25. Address: 54 Millburn st, Rynfield, Benoni. Tel: 011 746 6500. Email: joy@stdunstans. co.za Website: www.stdunstans.co.za

St Mary’s DSG is a day and boarding school offering a wide range of academic subjects to girls from Grades 0-12. The curriculum is designed to enhance personal growth, interpersonal relationships, healthy and responsible lifestyles, problem-solving competencies and leadership skills. The sports available help develop pupils’ physical and competitive skills. The boarding house of 180 pupils provides a “home away from home” atmosphere, with many pupils hailing from countries in Africa and abroad.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 95%. Annual fee: Tuition – R45 000-R87 900. Boarding – R66 150-R72 900. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:20. Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year.

Address: Duxbury Rd, Hillcrest 0083, Pretoria. Tel: 012 366 0500. Email: dsg@stmarys.pta.school.za Website: www.stmarys.pta.school.za

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St Mary’s School Waverley is an independent school for girls from Grades 000-12. The school was established in 1888 and exudes spirit and integrity, as reflected in its Anglican tradition.

Although proud to embrace its history, the school is also committed to providing a dynamic, relevant education for each girl in the 21st century. Pupils are drawn from a wide spectrum of society and are open, friendly, confident and comfortable with their individuality.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%.

Annual fee: R39 450-R92 450.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:10.

Admissions: Earliest applications – at birth; latest ( for Grade 8) – before the assessment days held during February each year.

Address: 55 Athol St, Waverley, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 531 1800.

Email: admissions@stmary.co.za Website: www.stmarysschool.co.za

st stItHIANs COLLEgE st stithians is a Methodist Church school which encompasses students from all religious denominations. the school offers an alternative educational model that promotes sharing and separation of genders on campus. st stithians facilitates the holistic development of each child through superb academic, technological, cultural and sporting facilities, including woodlands, magnificent sports fields, an aquatic complex and two Astroturf fields.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 98%.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:25. Annual fee: R54 487-R96 119. Admissions: Applications are open for 2014 and will be wait-listed accordingly.

Address: 40 Peter Place, Lyme Park, sandton, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 577 6000. Email: admissions@ stithian.com

GOOD SCHOOLS REPORT tHE KINg’s sCHOOL ROBIN HILLs RANDBURg the focus of the King’s school Robin Hills Randburg is to prepare pupils from preprimary to matric for effective Christian living. the school is dedicated to educating and equipping the children of Christian parents to make a difference in the world.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 90%. Annual fee: R28 589-R61 072. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:16-1:25. Admissions: Applications should be made as early as possible; waiting lists exist in certain grades. Address: 3 gemsbok Rd, Robin Hills, Randburg, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 792 1420/1/2/3.

Email: info@thekingsschool.co.za Website: www.thekingsschool.co.za

THE KING’S SCHOOL WEST RAND Registered as the only internationally accredited Association of Christian Schools International member in the country, The King’s School West Rand is a private co-educational institution. Its innovative teaching methods make it both diverse and dynamic. It has an outstanding record of community involvement, encouraging children to develop qualities of compassion and generosity. It inculcates an enduring love of learning in pupils, equipping them with the skills to cope with challenges.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 89,5%. Annual fee: R34 200-R50 400. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:22.

Address: 61 & 63 Malcolm Rd, Poortview, Ruimsig, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 100 5377.

Admissions: Contact the Admissions Secretary on tel: 011 100 5377 or email: admissions@kswr.org.za Email: admin@ kswr.org.za Website: www.kswr.org.za

TRINITYHOUSE RANDPARK RIDGE Trinityhouse High School follows a holistic approach to education, based on a solid Christian ethos and traditional value system.

Trinityhouse encourages participation in sports and cultural activities to complement the strong academic focus of the school.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 98%. Annual fee: R64 480-R68 015. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:16-1:25. Admissions: Applications should be made by the end of the child’s Grade 6 year for admission in Grade 8. Address: 23 Knoppiesdoring St, Randpark Ridge, Randburg, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 794 4799.

Email: lgroombridge@trinityhouse.co.za Website: www.trinityhouse.co.za

VERItAs COLLEgE sPRINgs Veritas College is a co-educational, independent school that provides a wellrounded education for students from grades 000-12. guided by its Christian history and rich heritage, the school offers superb sporting facilities and cultural activities, including music, art and drama. guided by highly qualified and vibrant staff in a nurturing and stimulating environment, pupils are encouraged to become independent and forward-thinking.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 95%. Annual fee: R18 650-R51 430. Teacher/pupil ratio: 20:1.

Admissions: A placement assessment is written in English, Afrikaans/isiZulu and maths. Address: Nestor Rd, Pollak Park, springs. Tel: 011 815 6414. Email: veritasc@ netactive.co.za Website: www.veritas.org.za

VERNEY COLLEgE Verney College is an English-medium primary and high school established in 1975. It is committed to excellence in education and recognises each pupil as an individual. the holistic development of each child is encouraged, focusing on both IQ and EQ. Pupils are encouraged to think laterally and develop into wellrounded, self-confident, responsible members of society.

WOODLANDs INtERNAtIONAL COLLEgE set on a tranquil, privately owned wetland on the East Rand, this Englishmedium, co-educational school runs from grades 000-12 and strives to create an environment which instils academic excellence and a love of cultural expression in pupils through music, art and drama. It also offers various sports.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 91,48%. Annual fee: From R40 000 per annum. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:20. Admissions: Applications for 2015 are open; limited spaces are available. Address: 190 Leith Rd, Bartlett, Boksburg, East Rand. Tel: 011 894 5161.

Email: woodlands@woodlandscollege. co.za Website: www.woodlandscollege. co.za

WORD OF LIFE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Established in 1998 as a wholly-owned ministry of the Word of Life Baptist Church, Word of Life Christian School provides an affordable, high-quality education. The school is a registered Cambridge International Centre with a meticulous curriculum and is geared for hard workers who are not daunted by challenges. Pupils are encouraged to participate in both sporting and cultural activities.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 89%. Annual fee: R25 000. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:20.

Admissions: Contact the school to make an appointment for admission.

Address: Cnr Lee & Zea Aves, Arcon Park, Vereeniging. Tel: 016 428 5114.

Email: word@wordoflife.co.za Website: www.wordoflife.co.za Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 81%. Annual fee: R51 600. Teacher pupil ratio: 1:12.

Admissions: Applications are open all year round. Prospective students must submit their latest report and be interviewed by the headmistress.

Address: 65 garden st, Rosettenville, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 435 4214.

Email: secretary@verney.co.za Website: www.verney.co.za

KWAZULU-NATAL CLIFtON sCHOOL Clifton is a traditional, independent boys’ day school that offers a holistic and exciting curriculum.

Classrooms use the latest technology and are staffed by highly professional and passionate teachers. there are competitive sports programmes and an extensive cultural curriculum which affords the boys a wide variety of performance and community engagement opportunities.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 98,4%. Annual fee: R42 000-R100 000.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:22. Admissions: Applications now open for grades R and 8 in 2015. Address: 102 Lambert Rd, Morningside, Durban. Tel: 031 312 2147.

Email: bmezher@cliftonschool.co.za Website: www.cliftonschool.co.za

CRAWFORD SCHOOL LA LUCIA Crawford College La Lucia is a progressive educational institution which provides opportunities for pupils to thrive as individuals.

Teachers create a vibrant, stimulating and enjoyable environment. Pupils are provided with an education that is globally competitive, culminating in both the local South African national matriculation examination and an international equivalent. Although academics are important, the college follows a holistic approach to education and pupils are encouraged to participate in the sporting, cultural and outreach programmes on offer.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: R87 680-R95 280.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:16-1:25. Admissions: Applications should be made by the end of the pupil’s Grade 6 year for admission in Grade 8.

Address: 79 Armstrong Ave, La Lucia. Tel: 031 562 0050. Email: CConstable@crawfordschools. co.za Website: www.crawfordschools.co.za

CRAWFORD SCHOOL NORTH COAST Crawford North Coast believes the path to success lies in accepting challenges and opportunities for growth. Pupils are expected to strive for excellence and set high personal and academic standards for themselves. They are also encouraged to think freely and play an active role in the learning process. Mutual respect is the cornerstone upon which the Crawford College North Coast community is built.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 98%. Annual fee: R69 000-R85 000. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:16-1:25. Admissions:

Applications should be made by the end of the pupil’s Grade 6 year for admission in Grade 8. Address: Watson Highway, North Coast, Ballito. Tel: 032 943 2041. Email: bdelhove@crawfordschools.co.za Website: www.crawfordschools.co.za

CREsCENt gIRLs’ HIgH sCHOOL

DRAKENSBERG BOYS’ CHOIR SCHOOL (DBCS)

Crescent girls’ High school was established in 1998 and is an independent school with an Islamic ethos. the vision of the founding members was to ensure that education is accessible and affordable to all. since its inception, the school has produced excellent results. A large number of our pupils go on to study at tertiary institutions.

We are proud that many of our pupils who have completed their degrees/diplomas have empowered themselves to take their rightful place in society.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 87,3%.

Annual fee: R13 750. Admissions: Applications close on 30 september.

Address: 266 Parlock Drive, Parlock, Durban. Tel: 031 577 9986. Email: crescent@ieosa.org.za Website: www.crescentgirls.co.za

The Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School is a unique South African institution which is world-renowned. The school stimulates boys’ spirit of adventure in the beautiful physical surroundings of the Drakensberg, while nurturing the development of their minds and expression of their innate musical talent. A strong academic programme is taught alongside music subjects and choir rehearsals, as well as social development abilities. The discipline of choral training ensures that boys learn highly specialised skills from every musical era and genre. Boys develop exceptional leadership skills, discipline and self-confidence from this holistic educational programme.

Matric pass rate: DBCS only goes up to Grade 9 and has produced scholars who have gone on to do extremely well in their final high school years.

Annual fee: R91 450-R114 450.

Admissions: Applications should be made as early as possible, as only 110 boys can be accepted into the school choir. Address: R600, Champagne Valley, Central Drakensberg. Tel: 083 627 0183. Email: judyw09@dbchoir. co.za or admissions@dbchoir.co.za Website: www.dbchoir.co.za

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GOOD SCHOOLS REPORT DURBAN gIRLs’ COLLEgE Founded in 1877, Durban girls’ College has a rich and proud heritage, as well as a reputation for academic excellence, a broad co-curricular programme and a modern outlook. the school’s facilities include historic buildings with a magnificent library, Astroturf, a new aquatics centre (including a gym), a spacious art studio and an auditorium with excellent acoustics and Wi-Fi throughout the school. Extracurricular activities include mainstream sports, while the music, art and drama programmes are outstanding.

Weekly boarding facilities are available for high school pupils only.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 98%. Annual fee: tuition – R36 500-R76 300.

Boarding – R60 600. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:12.

Admissions: Early applications are recommended.

Address: 586 Musgrave Rd, Berea, Durban.

Tel: 031 268 7200. Email: info@dgc.co.za Website: www.dgc.co.za

GRACE COLLEGE Grace College is a Christian, independent, co-educational school for day scholars from Grades 8-12.

It fosters a love of learning under the guidance of excellent and committed teachers in a stimulating environment. The academic programme prepares pupils to realise their maximum potential, become self-motivated and achieve a high work ethic.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 81%. Annual fee: R48 800-R56 820. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:10. Admissions: Applications should be made at the end of the Grade 6 year, but can also be made in the Grade 7 year. Address: 2 Hilton College Rd, Hilton. Tel: 033 343 2177.

Email: info@gracecollege.co.za Website: www.gracecollege.co.za

EDEN COLLEGE DURBAN

KEARSNEY COLLEGE

Eden College offers instruction from dedicated, highly qualified teachers who are committed to providing a holistic education for pupils, encouraging them to be accepting of all races and religions and contribute meaningfully to society. Independent thinking and the development of each child’s talent and potential are nurtured.

The college is renowned for its eco-friendly philosophy and has embarked on various “green” projects such as harvesting rainwater, permaculture gardening and recycling.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: R73 480-R79 216.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:23. Address: Cnr Dan Pienaar & Wanless Rds, Glenwood, Durban. Tel: 031 205 3357. Email: edendurban@gmail.com Website: www.edencollegedurban.co.za

Founded in 1921, Kearsney College is one of SA’s great independent schools and is renowned for its academic, sporting and cultural excellence.

Located on a beautiful 50ha campus in Botha’s Hill, midway between Durban and Pietermaritzburg, Kearsney is a traditional boys’ high school, with flexible boarding and

MARIs stELLA Founded in 1899, Maris stella (meaning “star of the sea”) is an English-medium Catholic day school for girls from grades 000-12. the school is passionate about educating its girls holistically, inculcating faithbased values and skills to enable them to become responsible members of society.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 98%. Annual fee: R24 140-R55 200. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:13. Admissions: Applications are open all year round. Address: 558 stephen Dlamini Rd (Essenwood Rd), Durban. Tel: 031 209 9426. Email: ms@marisstella.co.za Website: www.marisstella.co.za

HILtON COLLEgE Hilton College provides young men with a holistic and balanced education, embracing a Christian ethos of commitment, self-discipline and respect.

Pupils learn under the guidance of qualified and experienced staff. the college boasts outstanding sporting facilities, as well as an exceptional record of academic, cultural and sporting achievements.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 90%. Annual fee: R209 000. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:24.

Admissions: Applications should be made as early as possible. Interviews and assessments take place during February and March each year.

Address: Hilton College Rd, Hilton. Tel: 033 383 0100. Email: hc@hiltoncollege.com Website: www.hiltoncollege.com

day schooling options.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 95%. Annual fee: Tuition – R114 000. Boarding – R170 650. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:12.

Admissions: Contact the school for application information. Address: Old Main Rd, Botha’s Hill. Tel: 031 765 9600. Email: info@kearsney.com Website: www.kearsney.com

MICHAELHOUSE Michaelhouse is a school of established heritage with an innate respect for the individual. It strives to help each boy find his special niche in life and develop the skills to explore it, becoming the best he can be.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 94%. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:10. Annual fee: R192 000.

Admissions: Applications should be made before the end of February of the pupil’s Grade 7 year. A registration fee of R750 is payable, unless application was submitted prior to the pupil’s Grade 1 year. Boys are only admitted in Grade 8.

Address: R103, Balgowan. Tel: 033 234 1000. Email: info@michaelhouse.org Website: www.michaelhouse.org

OUR LADY OF FAtIMA DOMINICAN CONVENt sCHOOL Our Lady of Fatima was established in 1954 and caters for girls from grades R-12. As a Catholic school, it expects pupils to attend religious education classes and show respect for god, themselves and others. the school encourages personal growth, responsibility, critical awareness, the development of talent and selfconfidence in each girl.

Matric pass rate: 100%.

University entrance pass rate: 99%. Annual fee: R36 000R59 600. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:28. Admissions: Complete an application form online and send it to the school, together with the pupil’s birth certificate and most recent school report. Address: 155 Kenneth Kaunda (Northway), Durban North. Tel: 031 563 5390.

Email: fatimacs@fatima.co.za Website: www.fatima.co.za

ST ANNE’S DIOCESAN COLLEGE St Anne’s Diocesan College is an independent girls’ school situated in Hilton. Founded in 1877, it has a long tradition of providing quality education for pupils. It is predominantly a boarding school with approximately 400 girls from Grades 8-12. Around 60% of the girls are from KZN, with the remainder coming from neighbouring provinces, surrounding countries and other parts of the world.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: Day boarding – R80 000. Full boarding – R146 200. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:7. Admissions: Review of Grade 6 report, interview with college head and benchmark testing in English and maths. Address: Hilton Ave, Hilton. Tel: 033 343 6100. Email: mist@stannes.co.za Website: www.stannes.co.za

st DOMINIC’s ACADEMY NEWCAstLE

ST MARY’S DIOCESAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (DSG)

Founded in 1891, st Dominic’s Academy Newcastle is an English-medium, coeducational school which runs from grades RRR-12 for day scholars and boarders. With just over 500 pupils, it has had a consecutive 26-year run of a 100% pass rate for matriculants writing the IEB. During the past four years, three students have won overseas trips based on their science Expo projects.

University entrance pass rate: 100%.

Annual fee: R11 935-R54 450. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:16-1:25. Admissions: Applications should be made in the year prior to entry. Address: 148 Murchison st, Newcastle. Tel: 034 312 8316.

Email: pro@stdoms.co.za Website: www.stdoms.co.za

Think where talent will take a girl in the future if she is in the right school today. Since 1906, St Mary’s DSG has been inspiring girls to become remarkable women. It is an independent Anglican girls’ school with a proud heritage that aims to develop the holistic potential of each pupil to her fullest in an atmosphere of friendship, trust and integrity where the child’s emotional, academic, intellectual, physical and spiritual needs are taken into consideration.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: Tuition – R78 160. Boarding – R139 880. Admissions: An application form must be completed and submitted online. The school will then respond.

Address: St Mary’s Rd, Kloof. Tel: 031 764 9800.

Email: admin@stmarysdsg.co.za Website: www.stmarysdsg.co.za

tHE WYKEHAM COLLEgIAtE

ST JOHN’S DIOCESAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS (DSG) St John’s was established in 1897 and caters for day girls and boarders from Grades RR-12. This charming school exudes intimacy and embraces all who join it. The Grade 9 girls experience uHambo, a three-week journey in the Drakensberg. The highest academic standards are maintained and matrics write the IEB exams. Boarding staff accompany those who live far from home on regular weekend outings.

Teamwork and individual fulfilment in all sports are encouraged.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 98%. Annual fee: Grade RR-matric – R21 460.

Tuition – R68 540. Boarding: Grade 4-matric – R106 050-R128 940. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:9. Admissions: Grade 8 applications must be in by the end of April of the year preceding entry. Address: 77 New England Rd, Scottsville, Pietermaritzburg. Tel: 033 386 8304. Email: info@stjohnsdsg.com Website: www.stjohnsdsg.com page 176 | AUgUst 2014

Founded in 1990, the Wykeham Collegiate is an English-medium school running from grades RR-12 and offering both day and boarding facilities. It provides a top-quality, progressive education based on sound Christian values and is one of only a few schools in sA to offer sport and Exercise science as a subject option up to grade 12.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 99%. Annual fee: R21 040-R64 580.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:16-1:25. Admissions: the deadline for grade 8 applications is the end of April of the applicant’s grade 7 year. All applicants are wait-listed. Address: 100 Villiers Drive, Clarendon, Pietermaritzburg. Tel: 033 342 0752. Email: admin@ twc.org.za Website: www.twc.org.za

WEMBLEY COLLEGE Wembley College caters for pupils from Grades RRR12 in a nurturing environment in which excellence is cultivated. Pupils write the University of Cambridge exams and tuition combines both modern and traditional methods to impart a level of knowledge management that continues long after the child has left the school. Learning is combined with a sound work ethic. Boarding facilities are provided.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 85%. Annual fee: R42 960. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:15. Admissions: Applications can be made throughout the year. Address: Wembley Farm, District Rd, Greytown. Tel: 033 413 2677, 033 417 2180 or 033 417 2181. Email: admin@wembleycollege. co.za Website: www.wembleycollege.co.za

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western cape ABBOtts COLLEgE CLAREMONt Abbotts College Claremont offers a high-quality education which is directed at the needs of each individual pupil. the Abbotts College teaching and learning programme is driven by carefully selected teachers in a highly effective learning environment. the wide variety of subjects allows the college to design a subject package to suit the educational needs of every pupil. Effective intervention and assessment programmes promote continuous learning throughout the year and prepare pupils for tertiary education.

Matric pass rate: 99%. University entrance pass rate: 81%. Annual fee: R63 370. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:16-1:25. Admissions: Enrolments are accepted all year round, but applications should be made early. All applicants are interviewed and, based on previous academic performance, might be required to write assessment tests in English, maths and physical science. Address: greenwood Rd, Claremont, Cape town. Tel: 021 671 1173. Email: gvheerden@abbotts. co.za Website: www.abbotts.co.za

BISHOPS DIOCESAN COLLEGE Founded in 1849, Bishops Diocesan college is an english-medium, anglican boys’ school which runs from Grades r-12. Boarding facilities are available. a variety of sports and cultural activities are offered.

The school is also involved in several csI activities, including Leap schools.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 98%. Annual fee: r70 760-r90 360.

Admissions: assessment and interview.

Address: 65 campground rd, rondebosch, cape town. Tel: 021 659 1043. Email: marketing@ bishops.org.za Website: www.bishops.org.za

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HERsCHEL gIRLs’ sCHOOL For the past two years, the Education Department has named Herschel the top school in the Western Cape. Although the award is based on academic excellence, education at Herschel goes much further than results. Pupils are helped to establish boundaries, explore attitudes and acquire confidence, resilience and social responsibility, as well as the awareness that the world is theirs to change. the school strives to equip the girls with the ability to think, listen and care.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: R75 120. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:16-1:25. Admissions: Applicants must undergo an entrance assessment. the school head may require an interview with the girl and her parents. Address: 21 Herschel Rd, Claremont, Cape town 7708.

Tel: 021 670 7500. Email: info@ herschel.org.za Website: www. herschel.org.za

BRIDgE HOUsE Bridge House is a globally relevant and sustainable learning community, realising each individual’s potential to lead, innovate and serve with confidence in a changing world. the school nurtures a “can-do” attitude within a framework of integrity, love, compassion and positivity. Bridge House is one of 100 members of the International Round square Organisation and offers extensive exchange opportunities all over the world. the school is guided

HERZLIA Founded in 1940, Herzlia is an englishmedium Jewish community school whose ethos espouses torah values in a nurturing environment. The school has over 2 000 pupils spread over 10 wellequipped campuses. Herzlia has a proud record of academic excellence and has been consistently placed in the top five schools in the western cape. It is a fully inclusive school that accepts children with learning and physical disabilities. all classrooms are fitted with digitally enhanced teaching aids and pupils are encouraged to use mobile devices to augment their learning. a wide range of extracurricular activities and sports are offered.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 97,4%. Annual fee: r36 000-r77 000. Admissions: There is a waiting list, so early applications are advised. Address: Kloof rd, sea point; Old Kendal rd, constantia; MH Goldschmidt ave, Highlands estate, cape town. Tel: 021 464 3300. Email: admin@herzlia.com Website: www.herzlia.com

by the Round square IDEALs (Internationalism, Democracy, Environmental stewardship, Adventure, Leadership and service).

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 95%. Annual fee: R31 700-R74 800. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:18-1:25. Admissions: Waiting lists exist for certain grades.

Address: Waterfall Farm, R45, Franschhoek. Tel: 021 874 8100.

Email: gilmal@bridgehouse.org.za Website: www.bridgehouse. org.za

McgREgOR WALDORF sCHOOL

REDDAM HOUSE CONSTANTIA

the school’s ethic is respect for oneself and others, as well as the environment. students who might feel unheard or unnoticed in a bigger school are given the opportunity to realise their potential, while those whose life choices might lead to their exclusion from the general student body because of perceived deviations from the norm are respected and not expected to conform.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 56%. Annual fee: R2 200R10 000. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:12.

Admissions: Applications must be made from May-september in the year prior to entry.

Address: 13 Voortrekker st, Mcgregor. Tel: 023 625 1710. Email: wlec@intekom.co.za or admin@mcgregorwaldorf.org.za Website: www.mcgregorwaldorf.org.za

Reddam House Atlantic Seaboard (running from pre-1-Grade 12) and Reddam House Constantia in Cape Town (running from pre1-Grade 12), Reddam House Bedfordview (running from toddler age-Grade 3 and Stage 1-Grade 12), Main Campus Bedfordview (running from Grades 4-12) and Reddam House Waterfall Estate in Midrand/Kyalami, Johannesburg (running from age 12 months-Grade 12) are all part of a family of co-educational, nondenominational, independent schools. With the number of students per class ranging from 20-25, the schools develop pupils’ skills, analytical and lateral thinking. Reddam is renowned for all-round academic (IEB exams), cultural and sporting excellence.

Matric pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: R42 042-R81 484. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:12. CONSTANTIA: Address: Reddam Ave, Constantia, Cape Town 7806. Tel: 021 702 2322. Fax: 021 702 2366. Email:

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PARKLANDS COLLEGE Parklands College is proud to stand at the forefront of innovative education and offers dynamic teaching and learning from pre-primary to Grade 12. The college focuses on pupils’ futures and continuously researches and implements strategies which enhance the academic, sporting and cultural offerings. A range of subjects is available in the Secondary Faculty which enable pupils to pursue their academic or artistic calling.

Parklands has the distinction of being placed on the Top 20 Schools Roll of Honour in the Western Cape.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 95%. Annual fee: R37 835-R72 155. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:25.

Admissions: Applications are accepted all year round. Address: Pre-Primary and Preparatory Faculty: 91 Raats Drive & 50 Wood Drive, Parklands, Cape Town.

Secondary Faculty: 1 College Ave, Sandown, Cape Town. Tel: 0861-EDUCATE (338228) or 021 521 2700. Email: director@parklands. co.za Website: www.parklands.co.za

somerset College is a leading independent, co-educational day and boarding school offering schooling from grades 000-12. Boarding facilities are available from grades 8-12. Founded in 1997, it is a welcoming, stimulating centre of learning situated in the beautiful Cape Winelands. Pupils write IEB exams and the college has a record of strong academic, cultural and sporting achievements, as well an impressive environmental and outdoor

SPRINGFIELD CONVENT SCHOOL Springfield Convent is a Dominican school which provides forward-looking, holistic education. Pupils are helped to realise their potential intellectually, physically, socially, emotionally, morally and spiritually. A time-honoured tradition of academic prestige, sporting achievements and solid values, with an all-embracing spiritual approach, provides the basis for balanced schooling.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: R30 932-R44 631. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:28. Admissions: Interview process, Grade 8 entrance exam. Address: St John’s Rd, Wynberg, Cape Town.

Tel: 021 797 9637. Email: snrpost@ sfc.wcape.school.za Website: www. springfieldconvent.co.za page 178 | AUgUst 2014

info@reddamhouse.org.za Website: www.reddamhouse.org.za ATLANTIC SEABOARD: Address: 20 Cavalcade Rd, Green Point, Cape Town 8001. Tel: 021 433 0105. Fax: 021 433 0109. Email: infoasb@reddamhouse.org.za Website: www.reddamhouse.org.za WATERFALL ESTATE: Address: R55 Main Rd & Maxwell Drive, Kyalami, Johannesburg 1684. Tel: 011 100 0353.

Email: info@reddamwaterfall.co.za Website: www.reddamhouse.org.za App ( for Apple and Android): Reddam home – Waterfall Estate. BCC CAMPUS AND BEDFORDVIEW: Address: 32 Concorde Rd, Bedfordview, Johannesburg 2007. Tel/ Fax: 011 616 2834. Email: info@reddamjhb. co.za Website: www.reddamhouse.org.za MAIN CAMPUS: Address: 28 Smith St Ext, Bedfordview, Johannesburg 2007.

Tel: 011 615 6710. Fax: 011 615 6718.

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education programme.

Matric pass rate: 100%.

University entrance pass rate: 98%. Annual fee: tuition – R27 000R82 860. Boarding – R70 752. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:16-1:25. Admissions: Applicants write an entrance test and must apply at least two years before admission.

Address: Bredell Rd (off the R44), somerset West. Tel: 021 842 8000.

Email: admissions@somcol.co.za Website: www.somersetcollege.org

st gEORgE’s gRAMMAR sCHOOL As the oldest independent school in southern Africa, st george’s strives to offer pupils from grades Pre-R-12 a quality education in a happy, vibrant, challenging, sharing and caring environment. the school provides an excellent academic and extracurricular programme that includes space for spiritual growth, ecological awareness and appreciation of the arts.

Matric pass rate: 97,3%. University entrance pass rate: 83,8%. Annual fee: R37 686-R67 100. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:11. Admissions: Application form, reports, assessment and interview. Address: Richmond Rd, Mowbray, Cape town. Tel: 021 689 9354. Email: admissions@sggs. co.za Website: www.sggs.co.za

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gLENWOOD HOUsE surrounded by the beauty of the Outeniqua Mountains, glenwood House is an independent, coeducational school which provides a broad and balanced education. It encourages the development of holistic skills and abilities among all pupils, contributing positively to their emotional, social and spiritual well-being. We strongly believe in social responsibility and have programmes focusing on wildlife, the environment and people. the school has a strong Christian ethos, but those of other faiths are honoured and welcomed.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 90%. Annual fee: R17 374-R49 262. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:25. Admissions: Application forms should be submitted by 30 september in the year prior to entry. Address: glenwood Ave, george. Tel: 044 871 4048. Email: glenwoodhse@mweb.co.za Website: www.glenwoodhouse.co.za

KINGSWOOD COLLEGE Established in 1894, Kingswood college is one of the oldest co-educational, independent, Methodist schools in SA, running from pre-school to bridging year. It offers a holistic education in both the academic and sporting spheres in a family-like environment upholding an ethos of tolerance and respect. The school regularly participates in various outreach projects such as educational enrichment, computer-literacy classes and the supervision of afternoon classes, in order

MERRIFIELD PREPARAtORY COLLEgE At Merrifield Preparatory school and College, pupils from age three to matric are not just taught, but equipped with the skills to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Air-conditioned classrooms provide stimulating environments with access to interactive whiteboards. Class sizes are strictly limited and pupils write the IEB exams. the highly qualified and dedicated teachers ensure academic excellence.

Merrifield also offers a remedial and speech therapist on campus, while its wellequipped outdoor learning environment includes two large fields, a woodland area, a pool complex, a dam, an obstacle course, and two playground facilities.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 98%.Annual fee: R55 313-R63 863. Admissions: An entrance assessment is done and waiting lists exist. Address: Bonza Bay Rd, East London. Tel: 043 748 6094. Email: info@ mpsc.co.za Website: www.mpsc.co.za

to instil a sense of social awareness and social skills in pupils. Boarding facilities are available.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 92%. Annual fee: Tuition – R19 050-R82 920. Boarding – R80 970-R158 355. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:10. Admissions: Applications should be made as early as possible, but no later than the year prior to entry. Address: Burton St, Grahamstown. Tel: 046 603 6600. Email: headmaster@kingswoodcollege.com Website: www.kingswoodcollege.com

EASTERN cApE OAKHILL Oakhill is a co-educational school which was established in the early 1990s. It provides a vibrant environment where pupils develop to the best of their abilities.

The school has an outstanding academic record, with a 100% pass rate in the IEB examination since its inception. Oakhill also has a fine reputation in sports, music, art and drama. Tuition is offered from Grades 000-12 on a single campus. Facilities include a newly-built music, art and library centre and science laboratories. Sports facilities include a state-of-the-art, water-based hockey Astroturf, cricket, rugby, soccer and netball fields. The ethos of the school is one of energy and independent thinking in an environment which celebrates the joy of learning.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 88%. Annual fee: R25 808-R67 190. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:20.

Admissions: Applications must be made by 30 June in the year prior to entry. Address: Uitsig St, Heuwelkruin, Knysna. Tel: 044 382 6506. Email: info@oakhillschool.co.za Website: www.oakhillschool.co.za

HARVEst CHRIstIAN sCHOOL Established in 1987, Harvest Christian school is underpinned by a strong ethos of growth, academic excellence and moral strength. the educational foundation is integrated with Biblical values, allowing pupils to develop personally and spiritually and use their individual talents to their full potential.

Matric pass rate: 90%. University entrance pass rate: 82%. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:20. Annual fee: R14 062 -R38 783.

Admissions: Applications are accepted throughout the year. Address: 83 Albert Rd, Walmer, Port Elizabeth. Tel: 041 581 2007.

Email: secretary@harvestcs.co.za Website: www.harvestschool.co.za

ST ANDREW’S We are a family of historic, independent premier boarding schools. Each school has its own campus with its individual aesthetic architecture and atmosphere. The schools offer highly skilled individual attention to each pupil, focused on fostering their individual talents.

Classes at St Andrew’s Preparatory School are co-educational from Grades 000-3. Girls then move to St Andrew’s Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) from Grades 4-12. Boys from Grades 8-12 attend St Andrew’s College. This allows for the differential development paths of boys and girls.

While they remain distinct, single-gender schools, boys and girls are co-instructed from Grade 10. The relationship affords pupils the best of both worlds: autonomy and separate emphases on the individual schools, together with a co-educational environment for many academic, cultural and social activities.

ST ANDREW’S PREPARATORY SCHOOL: Annual fee: Tuition – R22 600-R67 800. Boarding – R94 770-R130 350. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:24.

Address: Lester St, Grahamstown. Tel: 046 603 2400.

Email: j.fick@saprepschool.com ST ANDREW’S DIOCESAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS: Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 97%. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:24. Annual fee: Tuition – R43 140-R78 960. Boarding – R97 110R157 590. Address: 16 Worcester St, Grahamstown.

Tel: 046 603 4300. Email: l.hobson@dsgschool.com ST ANDREW’S COLLEGE FOR BOYS: Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 98%. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:24. Annual fee: Tuition – R81 600. Boarding – R182 700. Admissions: Applications should be made as soon after birth as possible. Address: Somerset St, Grahamstown.

Tel: 046 603 2300. Email: l.mullins@sacschool.com Website: www.dsgschool.com

tHEODOR HERZL With small classes and inspiring teachers who invest individual care in every pupil, theodor Herzl has long been acknowledged as one of sA’s top private day schools. Co-educational and completely multi-cultural, the school’s Jewish foundation instils universal values in every aspect of school life, ensuring a vibrant community spirit and the development of happy, responsible and fulfilled children from pre-primary to matric.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: R18 072 (grade 000) to R71 288 (grade 12). Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:8.

Admissions: Applications must be made before 1 April in the year prior to entry. Address: 14th Ave, Walmer, Port Elizabeth 6070. Tel: 041 581 4244.

Email: kennedya@theodorherzl.co.za Website: www.theodorherzl.co.za

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grey College for boys was founded by sir george grey in 1855. It is the oldest school north of the gariep River and the third-oldest school in sA. grey College strives to equip every pupil with the life skills, knowledge and experience to develop into a well-balanced, successful adult. It offers tuition in both English and Afrikaans, with pupils sharing common ground in their extramural activities, boarding facilities, playgrounds and hall period.

Matric pass rate: 98,71%. University entrance pass rate: 78,69%.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:35. Annual fee (escalation of 7-10% for 2015): tuition – R16 500. Boarding – R23 625. Admissions: Applications must be made before 30 June in the year prior to entry. Address: Jock Meiring st, Parkwes, Bloemfontein.

Tel: 051 444 1513 or 051 444 1724. Email: post@gc.co.za Website: www.gc.co.za

LIMPOPO EAGLE’S NEST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Eagle’s Nest Christian school caters for pupils from pre-school to Grade 12 and offers a well-balanced education in a Christian environment.

Our vision is to enable learners to develop their full potential as Christian leaders in mind, body and spirit. The academic programme is integrated with a Biblical world view, complemented by a varied cultural and sporting programme including

MItCHELL HOUsE Mitchell House is an independent, co-educational school founded on the high ideals of English Christian culture.

It runs from grades 000-12 and strives to help pupils develop to the best of their ability and produce holistically educated individuals. the curriculum focuses on academics, international exposure, technology, social/cultural activities and personal growth.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University

STANFORD LAKE COLLEGE Situated in Moegaboskloof, Stanford Lake College is a coeducational, English-medium, multi-denominational school catering for Grades 8-12. The school offers day and boarding facilities in a family-like setting. Committed to developing caring, progressive and astute students, it promotes qualities based on Christian values.

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athletics, volleyball, debating, choir and art. The school also offers boarding facilities.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 85%. Annual fee: R16 800-R22 800. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:25. Admissions: Contact the school for application test dates. Address: Plot 32, Myngenoegen, Polokwane. Tel: 015 263 6067/8. Email: eaglesn@ mweb.co.za Website: www. eaglesnestchristianschool.co.za entrance rate: 100%. Annual fee: tuition – R21 546-R48 879.

Boarding – R38 950. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:25. Admissions: Assessment tests and interviews. Applications for 2015 are open until september 2014. Address: Plot 153, tweefontein, Polokwane 0787. Tel: 015 296 0865.

Email: reception@mitchellhouse.co.za or marketing@mitchellhouse.co.za Website: www.mitchellhouse.co.za

University entrance pass rate: 86%.

Annual fee: Tuition – R58 348.

Boarding – R51 238. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:9. Admissions: Applications must be made as early as possible early. Entrance examinations take place between February and June each year. Address: A22 off the R71, Magoebaskloof, Haenertsburg.

Tel: 015 276 6103. Email: info@stanfordlakecollege.co.za Website: www.slc.co.za

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northern cape INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SOUTH AFRICA (ISSA) The ISSa was established in 1990 and offers pupils the full Secondary cambridge International curriculum from Grades 000 to post-matric. The school is often referred to as “a world under one roof ” and is a wellequipped, co-educational institution. extracurricular activities include mainstream school sports and various cultural activities. Facilities include sports grounds and centres for the arts, as well as a food studies centre, science laboratories, a technology centre, a gymnasium and a theatre. Boarding facilities are available.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 97%. Annual fee: tuition – r16 570-r60 796.

Boarding – r98 391-r130 038. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:22. Admissions: applications must be made by no later than october in the year prior to entry. a current report and testimonial from the child’s current school must be provided and applicants undergo an assessment and an entrance exam. Address: William Dick ave, Mafikeng. Tel: 018 381 1102. Email: admin@issa.co.za Website: www.issa.co.za

MpUMaLanGa UPLANDs COLLEgE From humble beginnings in 1928 as a small farm school, Uplands Preparatory school and College has grown into one of the most prominent schools in the country.

It is proud of its innovative approach and strives to equip pupils with the skills to be confident and successful in today’s ever-changing world.

Boarding facilities are available.

Matric pass rate: 100%.

University entrance pass rate: 90%. Annual fee: tuition – R16 700 (grade 000) to R134 200 (grades

8-12). Boarding – R113 240R134 200 (grades 6-12).

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:15.

Admissions: Applications should be received at least two years prior to entry. there are waiting lists for all grades and boarding space is limited.

Applicants undergo an assessment and an interview.

Address: Danie Joubert Ext, White River. Tel: 013 751 3141.

Email: bdupreez@uplandscollege. org Website: www.uplandscollege. co.za

st PAtRICK’s CHRIstIAN BROtHERs’ COLLEgE st Patrick’s Christian Brothers’ College offers pupils a holistic and sound schooling.

Renowned for being the first CBC in Africa, this leading, independent, co-educational school has a 117-year history built on a Christian ethos and the compassionate legacy of its founder, sir Edmund Rice. the school offers a wide variety of sporting and cultural activities with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities such as a gym and heated swimming pool. the school also offers a wide range of subjects, with superb science and It facilities (including wireless Internet access and digital projectors), enabling both teachers and pupils to be at the forefront of technology-enhancing learning and development. Intimate classroom surroundings allow each child to thrive and develop their talents fully.

Matric pass rate: 100%. Annual fee: R22 000R51 550. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:15-1:25.

Address: 170 Du toitspan Rd, Belgravia, Kimberley 8301. Tel: 053 831 1558/9.

Email: info@stpatricks.co.za Website: www.stpatricks.co.za

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Bridge House is a globally relevant and sustainable learning community, realising each individual’s potential to lead, innovate and serve with confidence in a changing world. Situated in a magnificent, safe country setting close to Franschhoek in the Cape Winelands, this well-established, independent day and boarding school is attended by over 750 boys and girls from Playschool to Grade 12.

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Tel. 021 874 8100 · www.bridgehouse.org.za Enquiries: Gill Malcolm gilmal@bridgehouse.org.za FRANSCHHOEK · CAPE WINELANDS

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Pre-primary School I Primary School I High School At Pioneer Academies we prepare students for success in the most important test of all: life. We understand that to succeed in university and in life beyond, students require cognitive, social and character development.

Therefore our holistic educational model integrates academic excellence, leadership, service and personal mastery.

We offer a rigorous academic programme that meets high international standards, going beyond the memorisation of facts and figures to develop thinking and problem-solving skills. We also offer a range of extra-curricular activities which cover sports, arts, student clubs and cultural activities.

We invite you to become a Pioneer! Visit www.pioneeracademies.co.za for more information and to enrol.

A world-class education does not need to cost a fortune. www.pioneeracademies.co.za I Tel: 011 593 2454 I www.facebook.com/PioneerAcademies 49 Dorando Road, Ormonde, Johannesburg

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Believe in her future Courage Always At Kingsmead College for girls we strive to offer a wellbalanced education, aimed at recognising and enhancing the individual potential within each girl placed in our care.

An Independent Girls’ School from Grade 000 to Grade 12 KINGSMEAD COLLEGE 132 Oxford Rd, Melrose (Next to the Gautrain Rosebank station) T 011 731 7300 E contact@kingsmead.co.za For further information visit, kingsmead.co.za

An Authentic South African School Somerset College is a leading independent, co-educational day and boarding school offering schooling from Grade 000 to Matric.

Founded in 1997, Somerset College is a welcoming, stimulating centre of learning situated in the beautiful Cape Winelands.

The school has a record of strong academic, cultural and sporting achievements, and an impressive environmental and outdoor education programme.

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GIRLS IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN At St Mary’s, our educational philosophy has led to academic achievement, success on the sports field and excellence in the arts. Because of this, our girls have become leaders in the community and are able to take advantage of the many opportunities life has to offer. If you would like your daughter to be in a class of her own one day, call 011 531 1800 or visit us at www.stmarysschool.co.za

CONTACT DETAILS: 55 Athol Street, Waverley, Johannesburg PO Box 981, Highlands North 2037 Tel: +27 11 531 1800 Fax: 086 504 1122 Email: admissions@stmary.co.za Website: www.stmarysschool.co.za

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GautenG AFRIKAANsE HOËR MEIsIEsKOOL PREtORIA Afrikaanse Hoër Meisieskool is a girls’ day and boarding school situated in the centre of Pretoria, running from grades 8-12. sA’s oldest Afrikaans high school, it was founded in 1920 and boasts a proud tradition amidst beautiful historical buildings and grounds.

Many of its pupils have been awarded provincial and national colours for sporting achievements and its choir achieved a record-breaking 96,8% in an international competition in Bratislava.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 95,9%. Annual fee: R22 990. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:32.

Admissions: Apply before 31 May in the year prior to entry. Address: Bond st, Clydesdale, Pretoria. Tel: 012 344 3812.

Email: ahmp@ahmp.co.za Website: www.ahmp.co.za

BENONI HIGH SCHOOL Benoni High School is an english-medium, co-educational school which was founded in 1922. The school has a reputation for academic excellence and aims to create an environment in which pupils feel free to express themselves through the many sporting and cultural activities on offer.

The school strives to develop its pupils into independent, self-disciplined and responsible young adults.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 76%. Annual fee: R15 950. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:30.

Admissions: Registrations are open during april in the year prior to entry. Address: 1 Dalrymple St, northmead, Benoni. Tel: 011 849 4129. Email: admin@bhs.co.za Website: www.bhs.co.za

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Bracken High School is an englishmedium, co-educational school. It runs from Grades 8-12 and is a day school only. The school’s primary focus is on academics.

Matric pass rate: 99,6%. University entrance pass rate: 61%. Annual fee: R11 300. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:26-1:35.

Admissions: entrance requirements are determined by the Gauteng Department of education (GDe).

Address: Kamferbos St, Brackendowns, alberton. Tel: 011 868 1056. Email: info@brackenhighschool.co.za Website: www.brackenhighschool.co.za

an english-medium day school, Jeppe Girls’ High runs from Grades 8-12. Pupils are encouraged to contribute to the community.

The focus of the school is primarily on academics and encouraging each girl to realise her potential. It is one of the few schools in the country which offers music as a matric subject. Matric pass rate: 100% for the past 20 consecutive years. University entrance pass rate: 100% for the past five years. Annual fee: R21 900 (2014). Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:261:35. Admissions: applications are open from april-May each year, as per the GDe guidelines.

Address: 160 Roberts ave, Kensington, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 616 5090. Email: pro@ jeppegirls.co.za Website: www.jeppegirls.co.za

BRYANstON HIgH sCHOOL this dynamic and progressive school aims to provide the best possible education, while helping pupils fulfil their potential in all spheres so that they can succeed in the modern world. While the academic programme is the central pillar of the school, it strongly encourages involvement in the many and varied extracurricular activities on offer. Bryanston High school has strong traditions and is committed to providing

FOURWAYs HIgH sCHOOL Fourways High school strives to maximise every pupil’s potential so that they can serve society and experience personal fulfilment through the development of their unique talents and abilities. the school promotes a sound work ethic and independence of mind as well as the confidence to confront challenges.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 82%. Annual fee: R28 200 (grade 8). R27 100 (grades 9-12).

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:21. Admissions: Applications are open from mid-April each year. this date is determined by the gDE. Address: Kingfisher Drive, Fourways, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 465 1104. Email: fourways@4ways.co.za Website: www.4ways.co.za page 188 | AUgUst 2014

students with firm foundations in It education, boasting two computer centres.

Matric pass rate: 99%. University entrance pass rate: 78%. Annual fee: R29 900. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:301:35. Admissions: Applications are open from mid-April each year. Address: 7 tramore Rd, Bryanston Ext, sandton, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 706 6010.

Email: bryhigh@bryanston.com Website: www.bryanston.com

KINg EDWARD VII sCHOOL King Edward VII was established in 1902 as the first government high school for boys in Johannesburg. the achievements of its matriculants at university are testament to the academic programme. Regular awards from the University of the Witwatersrand are an endorsement of the school’s standards.

Matric pass rate: 98,6% (2013). University entrance pass rate: 85%. Annual fee: tuition – R33 350. Boarding – additional R39 500. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:16.

Admissions: Applications are open from March-May annually the year before entry into grade 8. Alternatively, complete an “expression of interest” form on our website.

Address: 44 st Patrick Rd, Houghton, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 551 5800. Email: info@kes.co.za Website: www.kesnet.co.za

good schools report LENAsIA MUsLIM sCHOOL Established in 1988, Lenasia Muslim school places an emphasis not only on the cognitive development of pupils, but also on the spiritual domain. the University of the Witwatersrand has awarded it certificates for the past three years for being one of its top feeder schools. Last year the school was recognised for having the Bestperforming Learner in the gauteng matric examinations. It has also been awarded the prize for the topperforming Independent school in District D-11 south for the past six years.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 84%. Annual fee: R18 000. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:27.

Admissions: Fill in an application form online. Address: Off K-43, Ext 10, Lenasia, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 857 1220/1/2/3. Email: lmshigh@ lenasiamuslimschool.co.za Website: www.lenasiamuslimschool.co.za

MARYVALE COLLEGE Maryvale College is an Englishmedium Catholic day school which runs from Grades 00-12. It competes in all the standard sports leagues and extramurals and its primary aim is to form each pupil in the love of Christ.

Caring for each person in the school community as a unique individual is paramount.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 92%. Annual fee: R16 300-R26 400. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:18-1:31. Admissions: Application form and entrance exams (English and maths) – see the website or contact the school for further information.

Address: High School: 10 St Mary’s Rd, Maryvale, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 640 3061. Email: admin@maryvalecollege. co.za Primary School: Cnr Louis Botha Ave & Cheltondale Rd, Orchards, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 485 1210. Email: primaryadmin@maryvalecollege.co.za Website: www.maryvalecollege.co.za

PARKTOWN BOYS’ HIGH SCHOOL In its 90-year history, Parktown Boys’ High School has established a reputation as one of the finest monastic schools in SA, allowing boys to learn and play in an environment that supports their allround growth. It offers an excellent sporting programme during both summer and winter, as well as a range of cultural activities and community awareness via our Heart of the Lion charity programme.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 85%. Annual fee: R33 900. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:18. Admissions: Applications are open from April-May each year, as per GDE stipulations. Address: 18 Wellington Rd, Parktown, Johannesburg. Tel: 011 642 4532.

Email: info@parktownboys.com Website: www.parktownboys.com

PREtORIA BOYs’ HIgH sCHOOL Pretoria Boys’ High school was founded in 1901. situated on a beautiful 34ha campus, it is the largest English-medium boys’ school in sA and has both day scholars and boarders. the school prides itself on maintaining high standards and an ethos of a holistic education, based on the pillars of a full academic, cultural and sporting programme. Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 92%. Annual fee: R32 100-R33 400. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:30.

Admissions: see website for details. Address: Roper st, Brooklyn, Pretoria. Tel: 012 460 2246. Email: info@boyshigh.com Website: www.boyshigh.com

PARKtOWN HIgH sCHOOL FOR gIRLs Founded in 1923, this is an Englishmedium day school which runs from grades 8-12. situated in quiet, attractive grounds, it strives to maintain a healthy balance of tradition, discipline and a progressive approach to contemporary education. the curriculum places a strong academic focus on the humanities, maths and sciences, and pupils consistently achieve excellent results. there are over 50 sporting and cultural activities on offer, including equestrian, canoeing, dancing, orchestra and ballet.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 99%. Annual fee: R28 500. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:25. Admissions: Applications are open from April-May each year, as per gDE stipulations. Address: 55 tyrone Ave, Parkview, Johannesburg.

Tel: 011 593 5900. Email: postmaster@parktowngirls.co.za Website: www.parktowngirls.co.za

PRETORIA HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Pretoria High School for Girls has been offering an all-encompassing and excellent education since 1902. We are proud of our rich history and the fact that our pupils are afforded the opportunity to achieve success in all spheres of school life, be they academic, sporting, cultural or service-orientated.

This means they can realise their full potential.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 94,8%. Annual fee: Tuition – R24 300.

Boarding – additional R36 000. Teacher/pupil ratio: Dependent on grade and subject. Admissions: See website for details. Address: 949 Park St, Arcadia, Pretoria. Tel: 012 430 7341. Email: info@ phsg.org.za Website: www.phsg.org.za

KWAZULU-NATAL CARtER HIgH sCHOOL Carter High school opened its doors in 1977 and takes a holistic approach to education, underpinned by values of truth and justice. It offers a caring environment in which academic excellence is stressed. Extracurricular activities include chess, dancing and league debating. sports facilities include an indoor centre (basketball, netball, indoor hockey), a swimming pool, tennis courts, a rockclimbing wall and extensive fields for cricket, soccer, hockey, netball and rugby. the school strives to educate for life in a changing society, encouraging pupils to have reverence for the world and its people.

Matric pass rate: 98,41%. University entrance pass rate: 80%. Annual fee: R16 900.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:35. Admissions: Applications for 2016 open in November 2014 at the High school Expo held at scottsville Primary school. Address: 22 Carter Drive, Athlone, Pietermaritzburg. Tel: 033 345 2319 or 033 345 1922. Email: admin@carterhigh.co.za Website: www.carterhigh.co.za

DANVILLE PARK GIRLS’ HIGH SCHOOL Danville Park Girls’ High is an English-medium school which runs from Grades 8-12. It offers exceptional academic and co-curricular opportunities to its pupils on a modern, wellmaintained campus. Pupils also enjoy diverse service, culture and sporting programmes.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 99,5%. Annual fee: R28 900 (Grade 8).

R26 900 (Grades 9-12). Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:14.

Admissions: Applications are open in February each year and should be made as early as possible.

Address: 21 Middlebrook Ave, Durban North.

Tel: 031 560 0350. Email: admin@danville.co.za Website: www.danville.co.za

DUNDEE HIgH sCHOOL Dundee High is a dual-medium, co-educational school with a rich history spanning 130 years.

It offers boarding for both girls and boys. the school’s mission is to create a dynamic educational environment in which each child can develop to their full potential. It has been ranked as the top school in the Umzinyathi region.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 74%. Annual fee: R8 800. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:26-1:35. Address: tatham st, Dundee. Tel: 034 212 4124. Email: dunhs@trustnet.co.za Website: www.dundeehigh.co.za

DURBAN HIGH SCHOOL (DHS) Having perpetuated a heritage of excellence for nearly 150 years, DHS ( for boys) is Durban’s oldest school. Each pupil is helped to realise his potential in academics, sport and cultural activities. Facilities include an awardwinning media centre, a theatre and a high performance centre. Blackmore House, the boarding establishment, accommodates a maximum of 140 boys.

Matric pass rate: 98%. University entrance pass rate: 87%. Annual fee: R33 990. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:15.

Admissions: A good Grade 7 pass is required. Application forms can be obtained from the Admissions Secretary.

Address: 255 St Thomas Rd, Musgrave, Durban 4001. Tel: 031 277 1500. Email: admin@durbanhighschool.co.za.

Website: www.durbanhighschool.co.za

EsHOWE HIgH sCHOOL

HOWICK HIgH sCHOOL Howick High is a co-educational school situated in the picturesque Natal Midlands, a stone’s throw from Midmar Dam. the school currently has 540 pupils, most of whom live in the greater Howick area. there is also a boarding house on the campus with 90 weekly boarders. the school promotes a Christian-based ethos and is proud of its consistently high matric pass rate. In 2013 there were a total of 117 subject distinctions.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 90%. Annual fee: R19 000. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:25.

Admissions: Applications are open each January for the ensuing year.

Address: Amber Ave, greendale Park, Howick. Tel: 033 330 2858. Email: admin@howickhigh.co.za Website: www.howickhigh.co.za

Founded in 1896, Eshowe High school is a multi-cultural, co-educational, Englishmedium school. It has sporting and hostel facilities and offers general, science and commercial streams of education, as well as a wide range of extracurricular activities.

A “Dinaledi school”, it has been recognised by the Department of Education for its achievements in maths and science and has been awarded top school in the Uthungulu district for the fifth consecutive year.

Matric pass rate: 99,25%. University entrance pass rate: 80,5%. Annual fee: tuition – R13 000. Boarding – R26 000.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:20. Admissions: Applications on the prescribed form must be received by 31 July. Address: 25 stephen Offer terrace, Eshowe. Tel: 035 474 2117. Email: ehs@ehskzn.co.za

KLOOF HIGH SCHOOL

GLENWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

band, first aid and a military history society. Academically, Glenwood boys have excelled at university.

Matric pass rate: 99%. University entrance pass rate: 80%. Annual fee: R32 800. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:28.

Admissions: An application form must be filled in and each applicant is interviewed. Address: 1 Nicolson (ZK Matthews) Rd, Glenwood, Durban.

Tel: 031 205 5241. Email: postmaster@ glenwoodhighschool.co.za Website: www.glenwoodhighschool.co.za

Glenwood was founded in 1910 and is both a day and boarding school for boys.

The boarding establishment, Gibson House, houses 270 boys in a safe, homely environment with leisure facilities which include a computer room, a games room and a common room. Sports include rugby, cricket, hockey, racquet sports, aquatics, musketry, softball, volleyball and table tennis. Extracurricular activities include chess, debating, public speaking, business games, drama, a page 190 | AUgUst 2014

Kloof High is a values-based, co-educational school. Since its establishment in 1960, all its staff and pupils have focused on maintaining a standard of excellence in the classroom and on the cultural front. Kloof High offers more than 20 sporting codes, with hockey, rugby and cricket enjoying great success. Domestic and overseas trips promote the development of character.

Matric pass rate: 99,59%. University entrance pass rate: 90%. Annual fee: R28 000. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:30.

Admissions: A reasonable Grade 7 academic pass is required. Address: 34 Emolweni Rd, Kloof 3610. Tel: 031 764 0451. Email: admin@kloof-high.co.za Website: www.kloof-high.co.za

DF MALAN HIGH SCHOOL

HOËR MEISIESKOOL BLOEMHOF

DF Malan High is a strongly academically orientated school, while also offering extramural activities in order to enable pupils to realise their full, holistic potential. Sports offered include athletics, mountain-biking, body-boarding and golf, with cultural activities ranging from debating and art to public speaking, a choir and a wind band.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 91%. Annual fee: R17 800. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:27.

Admissions: Applications are open from 15 May 15 each year. Address: Frans Conradie Drive, Bellville, Cape Town. Tel: 021 948 8781. Email: skoolhoof@dfmalan. com Website: www.dfmalan.com

Bloemhof – which celebrates its 139th anniversary this year – is the oldest Afrikaans-medium girls’ high school in the country. The school has extensive facilities and is widely known for excellent academic, cultural and sporting achievements. Bloemhof ranked sixth in the Western Cape’s list of Top 10 Excellent Schools. Its choir and orchestra have received awards on several occasions, while pupils have also participated in the World School Debating League and various public speaking competitions. The drama group, which won the ATKV Nasionale Tienertoneelkompetisie in 2013 with the play, Sneeuwitjie en die Sewe Zombies, was invited to perform at the annual KKNK this year – a first for any school production.

Bloemhof excels in sport and is currently building an Astroturf hockey field.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 97,9%. Annual fee: R20 700. Admissions: Applications close on 30 May in the year prior to entry.

Application forms are available on the website. Address: Koch St, Stellenbosch.

Tel: 021 887 3044. Email: admin@ bloemhofschool.co.za Website: www.bloemhofschool.co.za

FIsH HOEK HIgH sCHOOL Fish Hoek High is a large, co-educational, English-medium school running from grades 8-12. Pupils are expected to participate in the extramural programme, which is designed to help them make friends, acquire important skills and find relief from academic pressure. Interclass and inter-house competitions ensure wide participation in many activities. In addition, structures such as the students’ Representative Council develop pupils’ leadership skills and ensure the school is a clean, cheerful and functional environment.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 70,5%. Annual fee: R17 300. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:18.

Admissions: this is a community school, so preference is given to children residing in the primary catchment area. thereafter, applications from the broader community are considered. Address: 13th Ave, Fish Hoek, Cape town. Tel: 021 782 1107.

Email: admin@fhhs.wcape.school.za Website: www.fishhoekhigh.co.za

OVERBERg HIgH sCHOOL Overberg High school has an outstanding academic record and recently received awards from the Western Cape Department of Education for Overall Excellence in Outcome grade 9 and Excellence in Outcome in Mathematics.

Learners have a wide choice of subjects to choose from, including german, agricultural science, hospitality studies, engineering graphics and design and mechanical technology. On the sports field, the “Ovies” have excelled and several have gone on to become provincial players and even springboks. the school performs well on the cultural side too, producing its own annual performing arts festival, Koesterklanke.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 66,99%. Annual fee: R9 900. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:19.

Admissions: Applications are open from July to August each year. Contact the school for further information. Address: Venster Rd, Caledon. Tel: 028 212 3083.

Email: overhigh@mweb.co.za Website: www.ovies.co.za page 192 | AUgUst 2014

RHENIsH gIRLs’ HIgH sCHOOL Rhenish girls’ High celebrates its 154th anniversary this year. the school aims to provide its pupils with an education of the highest quality. All pupils, regardless of their abilities and backgrounds, are encouraged to develop their full potential. sports include water-polo, squash and soccer, while the school prides itself on being the top girls’ swimming school in the Western Cape. Cultural activities include debating and public speaking, drama, chess, choir and orchestra. there is also a host of community projects.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 95%. Annual fee: R23 300. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:28. Admissions: Applications close on 31 May in the year prior to entry. Late applications will be placed on a waiting list.

Address: Koch st, Krigeville, stellenbosch. Tel: 021 887 6807. Email: principal@rhenish.co.za Website: www.rhenish.co.za

SOUTH AFRICAN COLLEGE SCHOOLS (SACS) SACS is the oldest high school in SA, founded in 1829. The modern campus was established in Newlands in the late 1950s in a magnificent setting at the foot of Table Mountain and Devil’s Peak. The school prides itself on the balanced education it provides, its world-class facilities and the emphasis it places on high moral values.

SACS offers boarding facilities for 135 boys in two boarding houses (Grades 8-9 and Grades 10-12).

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 94,6%. Annual fee: Tuition – R29 600.

Boarding – R31 100. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:14.

Admissions: Applicants undergo interviews.

Early applications are advised. Address: Newlands Ave, Newlands, Cape Town. Tel: 021 689 4164. Email: innesi@sacollege.org.za Website: www.sacollege.org.za

tHE sEttLERs HIgH sCHOOL the settlers High school is situated on the border between Cape town and Bellville. It takes a balanced approach to education, focusing on academics, sport, pastoral care and culture.

Academically the school is strong and close to 80% of the pupils are involved in sport. We are proud that among the school’s academic achievers is a diverse international group, including exchange students.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 85,5%. Annual fee: R16 500. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:22. Admissions: Applications must be made before 31 March each year. Address: settlers Rd (off Mike Pienaar Blvd), Bellville, Cape town. Tel: 021 948 6116. Email: info@ settlers.org.za Website: www.settlers.org.za

YORK HIGH SCHOOL York high is a co-educational, English-medium, technologyrich school that runs from Grades 8-12 and offers both day and boarding facilities. a “Dinaledi” school (a focus school in maths and the sciences), it has some 890 learners and a solid history of excellence, particularly in academics. In addition, it enjoys a fine reputation in sports, the arts and outdoor education.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 90,7%. Annual fee: R13 500. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:26-1:35.

Admissions: Grade 8 applications close in april in the year prior to entry. Address: Cnr Meade & Palgrave sts, George.

Tel: 044 874 2333. Email: admin@york.wcape.school.za Website: www.yorkhigh.co.za

FREE statE C&N MEIsIEsKOOL ORANJE girls’ Orange is an open-minded school with Christian values, meaningful traditions and high-quality education. It has an excellent academic record and offers sports such as athletics, tennis, hockey, netball, swimming, diving, double-event and crosscountry. Cultural activities include art and a choir.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 89,47%.

Annual fee: R14 000. Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:22. Admissions: As per Free state Department of Education requirements. Address: 3 Harry smith st, Bloemfontein 9310. Tel: 051 447 4681. Email: admin@oranjemeisies.co.za Website: www.oranjemeisies.co.za

noRthERn CaPE KIMBERLEY gIRLs’ HIgH sCHOOL Kimberley girls’ High was founded in 1887 and is an English-medium school running from grades 8-12. the school has a boarding facility that can house approximately 90 girls.

Kimberley girls’ has been placed in the top 100 schools in sA more than once and last year was ranked as the top school in the Northern Cape. there is an emphasis on academic achievement, but a wide variety of activities is offered and girls are encouraged to take part in

at least one cultural activity and one sporting activity each year.

Kimberley girls’ High is one big, happy family where our girls are inspired to achieve.

Matric pass rate: 100% (for the past six years). University entrance pass rate: 88%.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:32.

Annual fee: R9 600.

Admissions: Open on 12 May. Address: Elsmere Rd, Belgravia, Kimberley.

Tel: 053 832 1275. Email: admin@kimberleygirlshigh. org.za Website: www. kimberleygirlshigh.org.za

EUNICE SECONDARY SCHOOL Eunice was founded in 1875 and is one of the country’s bestknown girls’ boarding schools. It boasts a modern campus in spacious surroundings, bordering on Grey College and the University of the Free state. Last year, Eunice won both the top school trophy and the top Mathematics and Physical science trophy for the seventh time since 2000. sports include chess, squash, swimming, tennis and netball, while cultural activities range from theatre and drama to public speaking and debating.

Matric pass rate: 100%. University entrance pass rate: 96,7%.

Annual fee: tuition – R15 600. Boarding – R30 000. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:39. Admissions: applications are open year round.

Address: 3 Jock Meiring st, Park West, Bloemfontein. Tel: 051 444 1765. Email: mail@ehs.co.za Website: www.eunice.co.za

LIMPoPo st BRENDAN’s st Brendan’s Catholic secondary school is a co-educational institution situated on a private property owned by the Bishop of tzaneen Diocese in the rural area of Botlokwa Matoks, about 65km from Polokwane on the N1 north. the school has about 670 pupils and offers day and boarding facilities. Our teachers are highly committed and our results for the past 10 years have been remarkable.

Matric pass rate: 94,85%. University entrance pass rate: 75 pupils. Annual fee: tuition – R3 260. Boarding – R14 900. Teacher/ pupil ratio: 1:35. Admissions: Applications are open from Mayseptember in the year prior to intended entry. Address: PO Box 30, Bandelierkop 0800. Tel: 087 232 2455/6. Fax: 086 561 8154 or 087 232 2458. Email: stbrendansschool@gmail.com

noRth WEst PRoVInCE tHE HIgH sCHOOL FOR gIRLs POtCHEFstROOM the High school for girls Potchefstroom is a day and boarding school. Founded in 1905, it has a rich heritage of tradition and takes a dynamic approach to meeting the future needs of its pupils. the girls are self-disciplined, motivated and enthusiastic achievers in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits. they are supported by a well-qualified, experienced and passionate team of educators. the school’s

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extracurricular activities range from hockey and drum majorettes to debating and drama.

Matric pass rate: 100%.

University entrance pass rate: 93,2%. Annual fee: tuition – R17 400. Boarding – R55 800.

Teacher/pupil ratio: 1:28.

Admissions: Applications are open from March-July in the year prior to entry.

Address: 132 Beyers Naude st, Potchefstroom 2521. Tel: 018 294 3228. Email: admin@ girlshigh.co.za Website: www.potchgirlshigh.co.za

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