Compare Christian International Schools in South Africa

Alma Mater International School is an independent Cambridge international day school on a campus at Krugersdorp in the Greater Johannesburg area of South Africa. The school follows the Cambridge International (British) curriculum across pre‑primary, primary, junior and senior secondary and Sixth Form, offering Cambridge IGCSE and AS/A Level pathways; it is recorded as serving learners aged 1 to 18. English is the language of instruction (First Language English in examination entries) and the school publishes Afrikaans (as a second language) and French among its taught languages. Published facilities and provision include science laboratories and technology resources to support a stated STEM focus, a research mentorship and the Cambridge International Project Qualification for Sixth Form students, and an Elite Sports Programme delivered in partnership with UXI Sport (including structured rugby training). The school also notes Cambridge accreditation and operation as a UCAS centre to support university applications.

Bishops Diocesan College is an independent Anglican boys' school on the Rondebosch campus in Cape Town, operating Pre-Prep, Prep and College divisions (Grade N/Reception through Grade 12) and serving boys aged 5 to 18. The school follows the South African curriculum through the preparatory and senior grades and publishes National Senior Certificate (Matric) results, while also offering a Cambridge International Advanced programme (AS and A Levels) in the senior years. English is the language of instruction; Afrikaans, isiXhosa and French are taught across the school (with Afrikaans/isiXhosa as First Additional Language options and French/IGCSE options in the senior phases). The campus publishes an extensive range of sporting and indoor facilities — including multiple rugby and cricket fields, an astro-turf hockey pitch, seven tennis courts, an eight-lane 25 m pool, an international waterpolo pool, indoor sports and squash courts, rowing and water-sport provision at Zeekoeivlei — and operates a house system with day and boarding houses as part of its pastoral provision.

Dainfern College is an independent, co-educational day school of Christian ethos located in Dainfern, Johannesburg, serving Grade 0 to Grade 12 (ages 5–18). The High School follows the IEB National Senior Certificate as its primary exit qualification; the College offered Cambridge International AS/A Levels as an optional international route between 2019 and 2024 but has since discontinued that offering. English is the language of instruction (English Home Language) and the school teaches Afrikaans or isiZulu as First Additional Languages, with both introduced in the Junior Prep and a single choice made from Grade 4. Notable on‑campus facilities described by the school include a raked auditorium (464 seats), a Music Centre, multiple well‑resourced computer labs and BYOD expectations, newly opened makerspaces for STEAM learning, and sports infrastructure comprising an indoor sports hall, a high‑performance gym, a hockey Astro, a dedicated cricket academy, numerous fields and courts and swimming pools. A distinctive element of the College's programme is the Xtend‑it cross‑curricular module for Grades 8–9 and its Round Square membership.

El Shaddai Christian School is an independent, co‑educational Christian school in the Durbanville suburb of Cape Town, South Africa. Founded by El Shaddai Christian Church, it offers education from Grade 00 to Grade 12 (approximately ages 4–18) across two campuses: a main campus for primary and high school and a separate pre‑primary facility on the same property. The school operates Afrikaans and English streams in the lower grades (Grade 00–5) with instruction primarily in English from about Grade 6 upwards. Its curriculum is WCED‑based (CAPS) through the lower grades and transitions to Cambridge International programmes in the senior phase, with pupils taking Cambridge IGCSE and AS‑level qualifications. The school publishes provision for aftercare, cultural activities and a limited sports programme. El Shaddai also states that Christian discipleship and a Biblically integrated approach to learning are central features of its programme.

Elkanah House is a co‑educational independent (private) school based in the Blouberg/Sunningdale area of Cape Town, operating three campuses (Sunningdale Preparatory and Senior Preparatory, Blouberg Preparatory and a High School campus). The school follows the South African Independent Examinations Board (IEB) curriculum and presents a values‑led Christian ethos as part of its programme. It offers continuous provision from Grade 000 through Grade 12 (pre‑primary intake from around age 3 and through to matric), with over 1 400 pupils across the campuses. Instruction is in English (the school notes English as a Home Language option) and Afrikaans is offered among Matric subjects. Notable facilities and provision published on the school site include a dedicated Siyenza Zone for coding, robotics, design and technology at the Sunningdale campus, and a range of curricular and co‑curricular offerings in arts, music, dance, drama, sport and enrichment activities. The school emphasises integration of technology, global competencies and character formation alongside academic study.

Herschel Girls School is an independent Anglican school for girls on a historic campus in Claremont, Cape Town, offering education from Grade 000 to Grade 12. The senior school follows the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) programme and Years 8–9 follow the transformed General Education and Training Curriculum (GETC); in Grades 10–12 pupils choose seven subjects including compulsory English Home Language, a First Additional Language (Afrikaans or IsiXhosa), Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy and Life Orientation, alongside electives such as Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Information Technology, Visual Arts, Drama, Music and French. Instruction is in English with additional language offerings as noted. The school publishes substantial cultural and performance facilities — including a 500‑seat theatre, two drama studios, art and design studios, music practice and technology rooms and the Inkwenkwezi Music Centre — and a broad sports programme (hockey, netball, water polo, swimming, tennis etc.). Distinctive elements include digital‑literacy and research modules in middle school and “Single Focus Days” for enriched subject study, together with Anglican services and chorale participation.

Somerset College is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school in Cape Town, South Africa, serving children from Grade 000 to Grade 12 (typically ages 3–18) on a 32‑hectare Western Cape Winelands campus. The school offers South Africa's National Senior Certificate through the IEB alongside an internationally recognised Cambridge AS and A‑Level pathway, reflecting its British and South African curricular provision within a Christian ethos supported by a formal chaplaincy. English is the language of instruction; learners may study Afrikaans or isiXhosa as First Additional Languages and choose French or German as Second Languages. Boarding is available from Grade 8 upward. The college publishes a broad co‑curricular and facilities programme, including outdoor education, sports, performing arts, rowing, robotics and an ESTEAM (Entrepreneurship, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) project‑based initiative; the preparatory school also describes use of Google Apps in its hybrid curriculum.

St Cyprian's School is an independent Anglican day and weekly‑boarding school for girls on Gorge Road, Oranjezicht, Cape Town, organised as Pre‑Preparatory (Grade 000 to R), Preparatory (Grade 1–7) and High School (Grade 8–12), serving approximately ages 3 to 18. The High School offers two senior academic streams: the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) programme and the Cambridge International AS/A Level route, with the IEB used from early grades and the option to transfer to Cambridge at the end of Grade 10. English is the language of instruction (Home Language), with Afrikaans and isiXhosa offered as additional languages and other languages such as French available in the curriculum. Notable on‑site provisions include a chapel (with a pipe organ), a substantial music department (ABRSM and Trinity examination centre), performing‑arts and visual‑arts facilities, weekly boarding at Katherine House (about 55 pupils) and an outdoor‑focused Pre‑Preparatory campus (“School‑in‑the‑Woods”). The school is a Round Square member and runs international exchanges and service programmes alongside its academic offer.

St John's College is an Anglican boys' school in Houghton, Johannesburg, offering education from Grade 0000 through Grade 12 (approximately ages 3–18) across Pre‑Preparatory, Preparatory, College and Sixth Form divisions; girls are admitted at The Bridge nursery and may rejoin in Sixth Form. The College follows the Independent Examinations Board (IEB) curriculum in the senior school and offers the option to read Cambridge A Levels or post‑matric programmes in Sixth Form. English is the home language; Afrikaans and isiZulu are taught as First Additional Languages and other languages (including French, German, Latin and Sesotho at various stages) are offered. The school describes an Anglican Christian ethos with chapel and pastoral provision and notes partnerships such as membership of the International Boys' Schools Coalition and community initiatives including the St John's College Academy and scholarship programmes. Campus facilities listed on the school site include a nine‑lab science centre, multiple networked computer centres, libraries, a music centre and theatre, indoor and outdoor pools, extensive sports fields, courts, a high‑performance gym and an outdoor education centre in the Waterberg.

St Peter's Schools is an Anglican Diocesan family of campuses for ages 5 to 18, with Pre-Prep, Boys Prep, Girls Prep and College on sites in Paulshof and Sandton, Johannesburg. The schools run a bespoke curriculum that blends academics with sport, music, culture and individual development. The ethos centres on respect, courtesy and open communication in a supportive Christian framework. The campuses sit on 21 hectares and feature classrooms, playing fields, two sporting pavilions and the Wahoo aquatic centre. The Music, Art, Drama and Dance Centre (MADD) and a Mathematics Centre support arts and STEM learning, with dedicated spaces for cross-disciplinary projects. The College delivers an IEB-aligned programme with a wide subject choice and Advanced Programmes in Years 11-12. Co-curricular life emphasizes sport and arts, including golf, swimming and tennis, and a Creative Arts program offering music, visual art, drama and dance. Languages offered include English, Afrikaans, isiZulu and French.

St Stithians College is a Methodist college of seven schools located on a single 105‑hectare campus in Lyme Park, Sandton (Johannesburg), serving children from early childhood (Grades RRR/RR/R) through Grade 12 (ages 3–18). The College follows the South African curriculum, preparing pupils for the National Senior Certificate with candidates entering examinations administered through the Independent Examinations Board (IEB). English is the language of learning and teaching (offered at Home Language level); the College also offers Afrikaans, isiZulu and Sesotho as First Additional Languages across phases. Provision includes day schooling, boarding and an online school, alongside the Thandulwazi Maths and Science Academy for outreach and teacher and learner development, and Kamoka Bush School, an off‑campus residential outdoor‑education facility that underpins a Grade‑9 experiential programme. Published campus features include a chapel with stained glass, a nature trail and a range of sustainability initiatives (solar, water‑saving and recycling projects). The College is a member of the Round Square network.

Taal‑Net International School Johannesburg (Turffontein) is a day school in the Turffontein suburb of Johannesburg offering preschool, primary and high‑school programmes and serving learners aged 4 to 18. The school is English‑medium and, as published on its site, follows the Cambridge (British) international curriculum from Grade R through the lower grades and offers a choice of Cambridge or the South African CAPS curriculum in Grades 8–12; the group also operates as a Cambridge examination centre in Gauteng. The school describes a Christian ethos and lists Christian values and positive discipline among its approaches. Other taught languages shown in the curriculum include Afrikaans, isiZulu and French, and senior subject options include Mathematics, Sciences, Computer Studies, Commerce and Business Studies. The Turffontein campus publishes programmes that also include Matric rewrite and FET offerings and states it is a registered school with the Department of Education.