Welcome to Dainfern College

A world of education. An education for the world.

Dainfern College is an independent co-educational day school based on a Christian ethos and catering for students from Grade 0 through to Grade 12.

 

We focus on developing the life skills necessary to unlock our students’ unique personal potential and to nurture creative thinkers with the confidence to become leaders. This is done through the provision of a values-based, holistic, internationally relevant and quality education that emphasises creativity, innovation and thinking skills. We believe in leadership, inspiring individuals, and equipping our girls and boys to thrive in a modern global community.

 

We would love to show you around our beautiful campus and give you the opportunity to meet some of the remarkable young people and staff who make the Dainfern College family what it is.

 

Find out more about our vision, values and governance here.

  • Junior Prep
    Junior Prep
    Grades 0-3
    Grades 0-3
    Progressive teaching methods and a holistic approach enable your child to build a rich educational foundation for future, lifelong learning in a stimulating, happy and nurturing environment.
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  • Senior Prep
    Grades 4-7
    Senior Prep
    Grades 4-7
    An inspiring space that encourages exploration and develops critical thinking and independence through innovative, character-based learning and a wealth of extramural opportunities.
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  • High School
    High School
    Grades 8-12
    Grades 8-12
    Acquire the knowledge, skills and values to become a positive, engaged and confident young leader through our exciting, world-class educational approach and comprehensive sports and cultural offer.
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NEXT OPEN DAY 7 November 2019 | 09h00-10h00

MEET OUR PRINCIPALS AND EXPLORE OUR AMAZING CAMPUS

THE DAINFERN DIFFERENCE

THE DAINFERN DIFFERENCE

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    Innovation
    Innovation
    The latest teaching methods, constant curriculum review and development, experiential learning, even changes to the look and feel of the traditional classroom, all work towards the development of the next generation of innovators and creative thinkers.
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    Internationalism
    Internationalism
    As a proudly South African school we recognise the importance of also exposing our students to international experiences and opportunities. Our partnerships with Round Square and Cambridge International ensure that we deliver a truly global education.
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    Leadership
    Leadership
    We believe that every child has unique insight and ability. Through our innovative and structured leadership programme we strive to produce confident yet humble leaders who are respectful, have integrity and who embrace challenges with passion and purpose.
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    Round Square
    Round Square
    Dainfern College is a global member of Round Square, one of over 200 schools worldwide that seek to instil in students “an enterprising curiosity, an undefeatable spirit, tenacity in pursuit, readiness for sensible self-denial and above all, compassion”.
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    Student Wellness
    Student Wellness
    Our caring and experienced staff place a large emphasis on student well-being and our emotional wellness, pastoral care and academic support programmes are structured so as to ensure all our students are happy, engaged, productive and inspired.
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    Independent &
    Non-Profit
    Independent &
    Non-Profit
    Sustainability, strong leadership and transparent governance are key to our school. We cherish our independence as a private, stand-alone, non-profit school where all of our fees and consequently our resources are poured back into the school to maximise the benefits to our students.

News & Events

There can be no better way to end off a term by sitting in the audience and been in awe of this talented cast....

16th October 2019

On Friday 11 October we celebrated the Class of 2019 at their Valedictory Service....

15th October 2019

Congratulations to all the deserving recipients....

15th October 2019

We congratulate the Class of 2018 on their superb Matric results!...

3rd January 2019

Welcome to Dainfern College! Find all the information you need here....

17th December 2018

Enrolment

Start the enrolment process today to give your child a world of education

Facilities

The College is blessed with outstanding academic, sports and cultural facilities across our campus

Aftercare

Aftercare is available every afternoon during term and most days during the school holidays

Bus Service

We provide a morning bus service and also have a dedicated provider for door-to-door transport solutions

Round Square

We are a member of this vibrant international network of 200 schools in 50 countries
worldwide

Foundation

Our Foundation aims to multiply our impact on the world around us by supporting our community, our campus and our continuity

Alumni Association

We stay in touch with our old boys and girls through the Old Lions’ Association, celebrating their successes and special life moments

Parents’ Association

Find out how you can help our Parents’ Association in fundraising for the school and driving special school events

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CRICKET ACHIEVEMENTS Luke Carter scored 56 runs and Faraz Hamayun 50 runs when the U14 team won by 56 runs against… https://t.co/PAs8OO6uhk
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The Dainfern College Foundation and Parents' Association arrange a monthly feeding scheme at ReShomile Primary School in Diepsloot.

For the October feed, Junior Prep parent Kara Elliott (pictured with her husband Shawn) collected R4 000 from their friends for Kara's birthday. They used that money to buy school shoes, school bags, shorts and shirts for children at Reshomile.

Along with these items, the children also received a month's supply of food.

Thank you, Mr and Mrs Elliot, for your generosity!

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On Saturday, 12 October, the Senior Prep Tennis Championships were held.

The format was singles and doubles play. It was hotly contested, especially the senior boys singles final which went to a tie-break.

All the players are thanked for their enthusiastic participation as well as for displaying great tenacity and sportsmanship.

The results were as follows:
U11 Girls - Winner Athina McColgan; Runner-up Jenna Philps
U11 Boys - Winner Jikyung Jeon; Runner-up Evangelis Maimonis
Senior Girls - Winner Unarine Ralinala; Runner-up Kelly Philps
Senior Boys - Winner Nicholas Delport; Runner-up Nicholas Yu
Girls doubles winners - Kelly and Jenna Philps; Runners-up Athina McColgan and Aniya Kazmi
Boys doubles winners - Nicholas Yu and Rockie Zhang; Runners-up Ryan Fowler and William Chien

Well done, everyone!

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Construction of our brand new rain shelter is coming along nicely.

The shelter borders the south side of the pool and will provide a safe area for students to wait after school or extramural activities.

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Our Grade 0s always make the most of their playground at break time!

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The Grade 5 students enjoyed a visit from MobileZoo - an organisation dedicated to the rescue and relocation of exotic animals.

The students learnt the names of the animals in Afrikaans as well as the importance of choosing pets which are safe and easy to care for. There was a wonderful mixture of cute and cuddly animals and scary critters.

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The High School U14 Cricket team played against Parktown Boys' High School in a Johnny Waite fixture at Parktown last week.

Our U14 team won by 56 runs with Grade 8 students Luke Carter scoring 56 runs and Faraz Hamayun 50 runs.

Grade 11 student Jordan White scored 80 runs not out representing the Dainfern College 1st Team in the Coke T20 fixture against Jeppe High School for Boys.

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