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Where tradition meets tomorrow

An Independent Catholic Co-Ed School.

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

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.

IEB School

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

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!

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Come and experience what St Catherine’s School has to offer!

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