Quick summary of key school information
School details
| Number of students |
520 |
| Number of nationalities represented in the school |
35 |
| Most common nationality |
South African |
| Ratio of local students to international students |
75% local
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| Native English speaking teachers |
Yes |
| Language support for students not fluent in English |
Yes we have an onsite academic support unit with an specialist remedial teachers to assist with teaching foreign students English |
| Additional language classes offered by the school |
We offer Zulu, Sotho and Afrikaans. We also offer French lessons after School. |
| Max. number of students per class |
24 |
| Average number of students per class |
20 |
| Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Teaching assistants are employed for all classes in Grade 000, Grade 00 and Grade R. |
| Use of technology in the classroom |
Technology is used to enhance the academics teachings. We have coding, robotics, 3D printing a recording studio and much much more. |
| Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
We offer full virtual learning when we are forced to close due to COVID etc |
| Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
No |
| How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
We are a secular school. |
| External examinations or assessments available |
International benchmark assessments |
| Results in these examinations |
We significantly outperform the international results |
| Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Homework is only assigned from Grade 4 to Grade 7. Grade 000 to Grade 3 students do not get homework. We also offer free homeward class everyday after school where teachers are available to assist children with any homework. |
| Approximate hours of homework given |
30 to 60 minutes, 4 days a week |
| Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% of our students attend High School when leaving us |
| Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Yes, we have an onsite academic support unit. |
| Learning support offered |
Yes, we have an onsite academic support unit.
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| The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Yes we do |
| Student access to education psychologist |
Yes, we have a full time educational psychologist and therapy dog on our school campus |
| Entry evaluation for students |
Grade 000, Grade 00 and Grade R - No entrance test
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| Brief description of entry evaluation required |
The evaluation depends on the Grade of entry.
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| Waiting list |
Yes, grade dependent |
| Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No deadlines |
| Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes |
| School start time |
7.30am |
| School finish time |
Grade 000 at 12.00pm
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| Supervised care before/after school |
Yes.
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| School bus service available |
No |
| School provided lunches |
No.
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| Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes |
| Uniform required |
Yes |
| Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Our on campus facilities include 4 tennis courts, 3 netball courts, a 25m heated swimming pool, 2 large outdoor fields, a music centre, an art room and much more.
We are proud to have been chosen as one of the few examination centres of the Royal School of Music in the country. We offer tuition in piano, violin, drums, electric guitar, classical guitar, flute, clarinet, voice and recorder. |
| Sports activities included |
We have an integrated physical education program were children are exposed to all school sports |
| Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
We have inter-house competitions, championship competitions and also complete against other schools |
| Sports facilities at the school |
Our on campus facilities include 4 tennis courts, 3 netball courts, a 25m heated swimming pool, 2 large outdoor fields, a music centre, an art room and much more. |