Rondebosch Competitors

Quality education for future leaders.

As a school of global significance, attuned to the needs of change, we play a pivotal role in guiding our young women on the ‘Journey of Becoming’ – such that they will influence the future as women of strength and stature. We are that school. The school that unlocks potential and intentionally grows individual brilliance in all its forms. Our aspiration is to intentionally create that microcosm where diversity and the value of difference can be experienced and explored – to intensify the development of individual talent through the distinctiveness of the educational offer and to capitalise on the power of the collective. SCS commits to providing an exceptional Preschool, Preparatory and Secondary school education for the whole child that is characterised by courageous thought, intellectual and physical challenge and conscious reflection. The school actively builds, through ratified strategies, a diverse, engaged and energetic community of students and staff, who value curiosity, independent thought, and conviction, who work collaboratively, communicate respectfully and who prize and pride each other and themselves for their generosity of spirit.

St Andrew’s College in Grahamstown is an innovative independent school that embraces new frontiers. This premium Anglican boarding school caters for 490 pupils from across the globe. From Grade 8 to Matric, pupils experience individual attention with a focus on fostering individual talent. The school is passionate about ensuring that each boy is schooled for life, develops character and strives to reach his full potential. The school motto is Nec Aspera Terrent (Difficulties do not dismay us) – this ideal of fearless acceptance of challenge sums up what the school aims to instil in its pupils as preparation for future life. St Andrew’s College enjoys a unique co-ordinate relationship with our neighbouring sister school, the Diocesan School for Girls (DSG). Classes are shared by boys and girls from Grade 10-12, while retaining the distinctive features of life in a boys’ school and a girls’ school. The resources and strengths of each school, and sound relationships, are optimised through co-operation and interaction.