Dainfern College

Dainfern College is at 96 Broadacres Drive, Dainfern, Johannesburg 2055, South Africa. It is a co-educational, independent day school that has educated learners from Grade 0 (age 5) to Grade 12 since it opened in 1997. The school operates as a private, non‑profit with a Christian ethos.

The college serves learners aged 5 to 18, across Junior Preparatory, Senior Preparatory and High School. It is a day school registered with Cambridge International, offering Cambridge subjects in the High School alongside local subjects. The school is an independent, non‑profit institution with a Christian ethos.

The High School curriculum includes Cambridge International offerings such as English Language Cambridge, Biology Cambridge, Chemistry Cambridge, Geography Cambridge, History Cambridge, Mathematics Cambridge, Physics Cambridge and Afrikaans Cambridge, plus French, Life Orientation, Information Technology and Economics & Management Sciences. Cambridge International extends the local curriculum to international standards. Xtend‑it is a cross‑curricular extension and support programme for Grades 8 and 9.

The application fee is 500 ZAR per child and is non‑refundable. Entrance fees depend on grade: Grades 0–7 total 25,000 ZAR (refundable 12,500; non‑refundable development levy 12,500) and Grades 8–12 total 30,000 ZAR (refundable 15,000; non‑refundable development levy 15,000). There is an optional B debenture at 47,000 ZAR, with a 4,700 ZAR annual reduction in tuition per debenture.

Admissions begin with an initial meeting and campus tour, during which you complete an Application form and pay the non‑refundable 500 ZAR fee. You must provide a Final Clearance Certificate from the current/previous school and consent to a credit check. Admission is at the Principal's discretion and may consider siblings, special needs, grade placement, and signature by both parents.

Yes. Scholarships for Grade 8 include Academic, Sporting, Cultural and All‑rounder categories, available to SA citizens, permanent residents or foreign students with a valid study permit. Applications close on 27 February 2026 with assessments on 7 March 2026. Bursaries are available for Grade 8 for talented students from previously disadvantaged backgrounds, with separate processes for Grade 7 applicants seeking Grade 8 entry.

Grade 0 classes are capped at 20 students, while other classes vary in size. Growth Point provides after‑school academic extension and support, and TEFL lessons are available for students whose home language is not English. The Cambridge‑aligned curriculum supports high standards of assessment.

The Class of 2020 produced superb Matric and A‑Level results despite much of the year being online, reflecting strong teaching and resilience. Cambridge International partnerships help align assessments with international standards. The school emphasizes strong academic results and preparation for higher education.

Xtend‑it offers cross‑curricular extension and support for Grades 8–9, and TEFL plus language support are available for immigrant students. Internal accommodations (time extensions, readers, scribes, rest breaks, etc.) can be arranged, with an Educational Psychologist involved for formal assessments if needed.

The Main Oval hosts cricket, rugby and athletics fixtures; there is a floodlit Hockey Astro and a ten‑lane floodlit swimming pool, plus 11 tennis/netball courts. The High Performance Centre provides a gym with coaching, and the Cricket Academy offers one‑on‑one coaching; the Multipurpose Hall supports indoor sports and large events.

The Ubambiswano Centre houses the High School library, while the Junior Prep has its own library. There are four Makerspaces, a 120‑seat Lecture Theatre, and two Student Support Centres for academic and wellbeing support.

The Auditorium seats 464 with a stage and lighting for music and drama events. The Music Centre provides classrooms and performance spaces, and the Multipurpose Hall seats 1,600 for indoor sports, exams and large college events.

Culture is a cornerstone, with music, drama, visual arts, public speaking and chess; there are also movement and dance activities like Just Dance, InterHouse Dance and Cheer, plus drama clubs and school productions with opportunities for participation in external festivals.

Dainfern offers a structured leadership programme with Round Square membership and a Duke of Edinburgh–style President's Award framework for Service, Skill, Physical Recreation and Adventurous Journey. Students complete at least 10 hours of Outreach each year, contributing to the School Service program with roles such as First Aid, Photography and Tech/AV.

Yes. Growth Point provides after‑school academic support, and there are private coaching, music lessons and sport kit purchases as sundry charges. Aftercare and other extramural activities are available and billed accordingly.

The college provides Learning Support & Accommodations, TEFL support for immigrant students, and access to a School Counsellor. A Deputy Principal: Student Wellbeing coordinates holistic wellbeing across year groups, with annual reviews of accommodations as needed.

Dainfern has a zero‑tolerance policy toward bullying and racism; incidents are reported, investigated and acted upon, with confidentiality maintained where possible. Persistent bullying can lead to disciplinary action up to rustication or expulsion.

Yes. The school runs regular wellbeing initiatives and a structured emotional wellness and pastoral care program, with access to a School Counsellor and wellbeing leadership to support psycho‑social health.

No. Dainfern College operates as a day school and does not offer boarding facilities.

There is a formal Uniform & Appearance Policy governing daily uniforms, sport kits and civvies for Prep and High School. Uniform items may be supplied by named suppliers, with some items such as blazers and kit purchased separately.