About Us
St Catherine’s School is an Independent Catholic Co-Ed School based on Johannesburg’s East Rand.
We offer a “home-away-from-home” environment, a place where academic excellence is celebrated and where potential is cherished and nurtured.
The St Catherine's School Difference
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Christian-based Education
As a Catholic School we strive to nurture a system based on Gospel values with Christ at the centre of our school.
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Co-Educational Model
St Catherine’s is a fully inclusive co-educational school where we encourage boys and girls to flourish.
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Affordable Private Education
We offer private school education at fees which are highly competitive. Our aim is to provide value for money to parents who are wanting the best for their children.
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Family Environment
We offer an environment that helps foster a sense of community within the school where we all support one another.
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Seamless Schooling
We offer seamless schooling where pupils are welcome from Grade 000 and can continue their education through to Grade 12.
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Small Classes
With less than 25 in a class, each pupil is afforded the chance to get the personal attention they deserve.
A Diverse Offering
Academics
Striving for academic excellence
At St Catherine’s School each pupil is encouraged to achieve to the best of their abilities. Our small classroom environment, together with our academic support structure and family ethos, provides each pupil with the support they require to achieve the best academic results possible.
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Small Classes
Academic Support
Culture
Expression through the Arts
Our School believes that each pupil should benefit from a well rounded education. Each pupil is encouraged to participate in our cultural and arts programme that offers a wide range of activities.
Music
Arts
Drama
Sport
Live an active lifestyle
We believe that sport plays a vital role in the all-round education of every pupil in order to keep them active and healthy. All pupils are encouraged to get involved in the different sports we offer.
Soccer
Netball
Swimming
Outreach
Give of your time to others
We encourage pupils to participate in various community service initiatives and give of their time to be of assistance to those less fortunate.
Volunteer
Give Back
Contribute
Spiritual
Based on gospel values and the life and teaching of Jesus Christ
We are a Catholic School which provides a Christian atmosphere where individuals may deepen their relationship with God. The Chapel is at the heart of our School.
Religious Education
Mass
Bible Studies
A Word From Our Head of School
"We live in both exciting and challenging times and nowhere is this truer than in the field of education. St Catherine’s has served the local community for more than a century with distinction. The hallmarks of our offering include a deep sense of Christian purpose and a commitment to exceptional quality in the classroom and in the field of co-curricular activity."
Mr Dennis Maritz | Head of School
Admissions
St Catherine’s School offers private school education at fees which are highly competitive. Our aim is to provide value for money to parents who are wanting the best for their children.
A limited number of open and closed Grade 8 scholarships are offered annually. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of a scholarship exam and interview with the Head of School and Phase Principal.
First Term
- Lent Term: 14 January – 3 April
- Half Term: 20 February – 25 February
Second Term
- Trinity Term: 5 May – 6 August
- Half Term: 27 June – 7 July
Third Term
- Michaelmas Term: 2 September – 3 December
- Half Term: 9 October – 14 October
Find out about our admissions process, download your application form and get started today!
Visitor
Mornings
We would like to invite you to visit our school!
Come and experience what St Catherine’s School has to offer!